Ted Leo has a lofty title on his shoulders. Being referred to as "the (potential) indie-rock Springsteen" by Billboard is no laughing matter, even if it's only a de facto nickname referring to his present and future influence. In any event, Leo's talented singer/songwriter status is backed by his always excellent Pharmacists, who've come together to release a new record, The Brutalist Bricks, early next month. We can expect more of the same brash, punk-rooted Americana that has populated his earlier work.

Bricks was recorded in Brooklyn at Seaside Lounge. It is said to be his most explosive record yet... and for Ted Leo, that means some sort of combination of dynamite and C-4. Catch him and his always lively band on tour this spring.

The Brutalist Bricks is out 3/9 on Matador. -joe

Ted Leo on Tour

March 11 Cleveland Heights, OH Grog Shop
March 12 Pontiac, MI The Crofoot
March 13 Chicago, IL The Bottom Lounge
March 14 Madison, WI High Noon Saloon
March 15 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
March 18 Spokane, WA The Blvd
March 19 Seattle, WA Nuemo's
March 20 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
March 21 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
March 23 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
March 24 Santa Barbara, CA Soho Restaurant & Music Club
March 26 Pomona, CA The Gl ass House
March 27 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour
March 28 Tucson, AZ Club Congress
March 31 Austin, TX The Parish Room April
April 02 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks
April 03 Tallahassee, FL Club Downunder
April 04 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
April 05 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
April 07 Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
April 08 Washington, DC 930 Club
April 09 New York, NY Irving Plaza
April 10 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club

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MP3: "Even Heroes Have To Die" - The Brutalist Bricks
Ted Leo on Myspace