Mexican Summer have revealed the details of Best Coast’s sophomore album The Only Place, slated for a warm weather release on May 15th. This follow-up to 2010's Crazy For You finds Bethany Cosentino navigating her transition to adulthood. “I’m trying really hard to grow up,” says the former Gen F babe in a press release. “I’m trying to let go of my bad habits and the immature things I still drag around with me.” There will be songs that explore uncertainty and self-doubt (two emotions few artists render more endearing than Cosentino) and of course, a love song for her native state of California. For The Only Place Cosentino and bandmate Bobb Bruno teamed up with producer/composer Jon Brion, who's worked with Fiona Apple and Kanye West.
Last week, Cosentino also announced plans for a vintage-inspired clothing line for Urban Outfitters. This news should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with her history as a FADER intern and creator of our style column, Thrintage. Check out tour dates for the first two legs of Best Coast's North American and UK tour, ending in July, below.
SXSW:
Thursday, March 15 – Parking Lot at 9th and Trinity - Google Music SXSW Showcase
Thursday, March 15 – Urban Outfitters Back Lot Performances
Friday, March 16 – Stubbs - Spin SXSW Showcase
Saturday, March 17 – The Hype Hotel – Hype Machine SXSW Showcase
Best Coast US Tour #1:
Friday, May 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Saturday, May 19 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
Monday, May 21 – Portland, Or – Aladdin Theater
Tuesday, May 22 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theater
Wednesday, May 23 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Friday, May 25 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up
Saturday, May 26 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theater
Sunday, May 27 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada
Tuesday, May 29 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown
Wednesday, May 30 – St. Louis, MO – Firebird
Friday, June 1 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
Saturday, June 2 – Houston, TX – Free Press Fest
Sunday, June 3 – Austin, TX – Chaos in Tejas
*All shows with Jeff The Brotherhood
