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Iggy Pop Heralds New Protomartyr Album, Says They’re “Kind of Like Jesus”
Iggy Pop has announced Protomartyr's new album, contributing a colourful liner note in which he praises the Detroit band and compares them to Jesus. The announcement highlights the enduring connection between Pop and Detroit's rock scene, as well as the ongoing critical esteem the band has built over their career.
Protomartyr's forthcoming record, Hotel Usona, is due for release on 25 September via Domino Records and was produced by Dave Fridmann. Alongside the announcement, the band shared a hibachi-themed video for lead single "Sounds We Cannot Hear," and confirmed they will tour North America and Europe this autumn to support the release. The nine-track album features singer Joe Casey, drummer Alex Leonard, bassist Scott Davidson and multi-instrumentalist Greg Ahee.
In short
- Iggy Pop announces Protomartyr's new album, Hotel Usona
- Album out 25 September on Domino, produced by Dave Fridmann
- Band to tour North America and Europe this autumn
Explained simply
Protomartyr are a rock band from Detroit, the city where Iggy Pop first became known with the Stooges. Pop is a longtime figure in rock music, and his praise links the band to Detroit’s wider musical history.
The band’s music has earned lasting critical attention, with Joe Casey on vocals, Alex Leonard on drums, Scott Davidson on bass and Greg Ahee on multiple instruments. Their upcoming album, Hotel Usona, was produced by Dave Fridmann, who has worked with a range of alternative rock artists.
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