tops-2014

TOPS touring around SXSW with Calvin Love who has a new tape (dates, streams)

by Bill Pearis

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Montreal band TOPS, who finished up 2013 touring the US with King Krule (we caught them at M for Montreal), are going on the road with Edmonton’s Calvin Love this spring before and after SXSW. The NYC stop on the tour happens at Baby’s All Right on March 24. No word on advance tickets for the Baby’s show. All are listed below.

TOPS released Tender Opposites via Arbutus about two years ago and you can stream that in full below. Surely a new record is in the works. As for Calvin Love, he’s got a new tape, Highway Transmissions, coming out via Hit City USA and the A-side of that was actually recored live at Brooklyn DIY venue Shea Stadium for Newtown Radio. If you like Nerves-style power pop (including an actual Nerves cover) check it out — you can stream it below.

TOPS – 2014 Tour Dates
03/06 Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Theatre *

03/08 El Paso, TX – Black Market

03/10 McAllen, TX – Galax Z Fair

03/18 Lawrence, KS – Replay Lounge *

03/20 Chicago, IL – Shubas Tavern *

03/21 Detroit, MI – PJ’s Lager House *

03/22 Toronto, ON – Sneaky Dees *

03/24 Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s All Right *

03/25 Washington, DC – DC9 *

03/26 Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie *

03/27 Burlington, VT – Signal Kitchen *

03/28 Montreal, QC – Drones Club *


* with Calvin Love