Lotus, the infamous electronic-influenced jam band, has announced a new album called Gilded Age, to be released on July 22nd. The album contains six, all-new rock-driven tracks, as well as four downtempo electronic remixes.

Lotus guitarist/keyboardist Luke Miller said about the album, “On this album we wanted to occupy that powerful place of the human mind, the mental eye that can see erosion and cracks and envision a palace. We focused primarily on simple organic instruments: drum, bass, guitar, piano, percussion, played live in a room. The overall mood is one of reflective happiness, the joy of the impermanent, nostalgia of halcyon days.”

Bassist Jesse Miller added, “Lotus has long been known as a band with electronic and dance influences, but we also know the power and beauty of a stripped down rock song. On this album, we went for a sound that we hope inspires nostalgia, but also the joy of a hopeful future. I imagine standing at the edge of town, looking back, knowing I’m leaving something behind, but looking forward to the unknown adventure ahead.”

You can watch a preview of the new album, which goes in-depth into how the band made Gilded Age, below:

The band worked with Jonathan Low (The National, The Local Natives, The War on Drugs), and collaborated with singer Steve Yutzey-Burkey on three tracks. The album also features remixes from four prominent producers: KiloWatts, D.V.S*, Marley Carroll, and Skytree. You can pre-order the album via the Bandcamp page, and doing so will give you a free download of the first track “Let Me In” on Jul 14th.

Here’s the track listing for the new album:

Let Me In

Gilded Age

I Want It All (To Give It Away)

The Oaks

Out of Focus

Sunset of the Giant Dipper

Out of Focus (KiloWatts-Bifocal Remix)

The Oaks (D.V.S* Remix)

I Want It All (To Give It Away) (Marley Carroll Remix)

Let Me In (Skytree Remix)

The band also has the following scheduled live performances:

August

1 – Bridgeport, CT – Gathering of the Vibes (Lotus: Talking Heads Deconstructed)
9 & 10 – Baltimore, MD – Moonrise Festival
16 – Scranton, PA – The Peach Music Festival
29 – Turn, NY – Moe. Down
30 & 31 – Garrettsville, OH – Summerdance

September

19 – Denver, CO – Red Rock Amphitheatre (w/ Papadosio & Orchard Lounge)

December

3-7 – Punta Cana, DR – Dominican Holidaze * Sold Out

Gilded Age comes out in two weeks – we’ll be sure to let you know how it is!

-David Melamed (@DMelamz)