John Carpenter is releasing a new album on April 15, 2106, via Sacred Bones Records, which is a non-soundtrack collection of songs entitled Lost Themes II. The iconic composer and filmmaker has this week shared a brand new track, "Distant Dreams," to hold fans over until the release date, and has added more tour dates to his 2016 US concerts list. Listen to the new song below!
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Carpenter's resume of horror '80s horror movie themes shines through as a clear inspiration for his new song. This synth-heavy orchestration is sure to remind fans of just why you love his music. It's dark, creepy, and danceable!
You can listen to John Carpenter's latest song, "Distant Dreams," right here (via Consequence of Sound):
Lost Themes II tracklist:
01. Distant Dream
02. White Pulse
03. Persia Rising
04. Angel's Asylum
05. Hofner Dawn
06. Windy Death
07. Dark Blues
08. Virtual Survivor
09. Bela Lugosi
10. Last Sunrise
11. Utopian Facade
In anticipation of his new album release, Carpenter has extended his summer US tour dates. You can check out the updated tour below.
2016 Tour Dates:
06/02-04 Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound
06/15 - Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer
06/17 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
06/18 - Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum
06/21 - Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
06/23 - Austin, TX @ Moody Theatre
06/24 - Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theater
07/01-03 - Keflavik, IS @ ATP Iceland
07/06 - Neuchatel, CH @ International Film Festival
07/08 - New York, NY @ Playstation Theatre
07/12 - Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
07/15 - Detroit, MI @ The Masonic Temple
10/28 - Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
10/29 - Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
10/31 - London, UK @ Troxy
