New York folk-rock quintet Mail the Horse are prepping the release of their new album Planet Gates, and they’ve just shared a simmering track called “Holy Motel Magic.” After kicking off with crunchy guitars and organ that recall “Like A Rolling Stone” (and the actual Rolling Stones as well), the track later makes room for upbeat vibraphone plinking and some Julian Casablancas-esque vocal maneuvers. It’s a happy marriage of late-’60s instrumentation with the rough-edged attitude of early-’00s garage-rock.
Stream “Holy Motel Magic” right here, and check out the band’s upcoming tour dates below. Planet Gates is out June 24 and is currently available for pre-order.
June 12 — Peterborough, NH @ The Thing In the Spring Festival w/ Wren Kitz
June 24 — Brooklyn, NY (Record Release Show) @ Knitting Factory w/ Sam Cohen, Rivergazer
July 8 — Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
July 10 — Washington, DC @ Acre 121
July 11 — Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
July 12 — Athens, GA @ Hi Lo Lounge
July 13 — Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
July 14 — Nashville, TN @ The Stone Fox
July 15 — Lexington, KY @ Best Friend Bar
July 16 — Louisville, KY @ Kaiju
July 17 — St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill
July 18 — Chicago, IL @ Cafe Mustache
July 20 — Cincinnati, OH @ Chameleon Club
July 25 — Woodstock, NY @ Bearsville Theater w/ Hiss Golden Messenger
August 1 — Wassaic, NY @ Wassaic Project Festival
