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Death Cab for Cutie premiere new single
Published Wednesday, Mar 30 2011, 12:04 BST | By Lewis Corner | 1 comment
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The Grammy-nominated indie rock band announced that their new track will be available to buy on May 16.
The group are also to make history by shooting the first-ever scripted music video to be done in one take and aired live as it is being filmed. The video shoot is due to take place at midnight on April 5.
Following the single will be the release of Codes and Keys, the band's seventh studio album, on May 30. The record was mixed by Nine Inch Nails producer Alan Moulder.
It is the first album from the band since 2008's Narrow Stairs, which topped the US Hot 200 three years ago.
The group have also announced UK headline shows for this summer. They are due to play Manchester Academy on July 4, Nottingham Rock City on July 5 and London's Brixton Academy on July 7.
The band have further been confirmed for this year's Hop Farm Festival.
Listen to Death Cab for Cutie's new single 'You Are A Tourist' below:
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