MAPS - 'To the Sky'

I've written about MAPS before, but this weekend marks the NYC debut of James Chapman's live incarnation. And timely is such, that a new single and video have emerged from the Mercury Music Prize nominated album "We Can Create". 'To the Sky' will be released via Mute Records in the UK on October 8th, with a US release to follow shortly after.



Maps - To the Sky (music video)


Maps will be playing a pair of live shows in NYC this weekend - Mercury Lounge on Friday (early show) and Luna Lounge in Brooklyn on Saturday.

As I mentioned, "We Can Create" was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize this year. Here is their performance of 'It Will Find You' from the awards show, with Jools Holland introducing them...

Maps - It Will Find You (live at the Mercury Music Prize Awards)

MAPS

My favorite new band this week is MAPS from Northampton. Very much in the vein of THE RADIO DEPT., this band captures a moody, nostalgic sound with gorgeous results. These guys have signed to Mute Records, so hopefully a full-length release is upon us.

A new single, "It Will Find You" is released in the UK today. But in the meantime, here's the video for their last single, "Don't Fear".



mapsmusic.com