The Drums Reveal "Down By The Water" Video, On Tour This Fall

Riding a wave of international acclaim, The Drums have shared the new "Down By The Water" video which premiered on Stereogum. Produced by Brian and Brad Palmer of SURROUND and The Drums the video reflects the band's vision of elegant simplicity. "Both the video and song are a tribute to the girl groups of the '50s and '60s, a great inspiration to the band and one of the reasons we started it," explains the band. A true departure from earlier singles the band slows the tempo showing their versatility with this new track.

Stacked against the summer's dance-inducing releases, "Down By The Water" is a breath of fresh air. Paring the production down to a slow bass line, light percussion, and a distant synthesizer, the most pronounced instrument is Jonny Pierce's voice, which opens softly and elevates to a sharp croon. The minimalist production however, does not negate the intensity of the lyrics. "Down By The Water" is a love song. "Everybody's gotta love someone, but I just want to love you dear... you've got to believe me when I say the words forever," pleads Pierce.

The Drums have been wowing European audiences for the better part of the last year, and now they're bringing their electrifying live show to North America on a co-headlining tour with Surfer Blood! The band is currently in the midst of a massive worldwide tour and the North American dates are sure to be the most explosive yet! The album is out now digitally in the US and will be available in stores September 14th.

Video: The Drums - "Down By The Water"

The Drums/Surfer Blood 2010 North American Tour Dates

• 9/11 Providence, RI @ Jerky's Live Music Hall
• 9/12: Washington, DC @ The 9:30 Club
• 9/13 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
• 9/15: Atlanta, GA @ The Loft
• 9/17: Orlando, FL @ Social
• 9/18: Miami, FL @ Grand Central
• 9/19: Tampa, FL @ State Theatre
• 9/20 Gainesville, FL @ Common Ground Coffeehouse
• 9/21: Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder
• 9/23: Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's (The Drums ONLY)
• 9/24: Dallas, TX @ The Loft (The Drums ONLY)
• 9/25: Austin, TX @ ND (The Drums ONLY)
• 9/27: Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse
• 9/28 Pomona, CA @ Glass House
• 9/29: Los Angeles, CA @ The Music Box
• 10/01: San Francisco, CA @ The Independent (The Drums ONLY)
• 10/03: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
• 10/04: Seattle, WA @ Neumos (The Drums ONLY)
• 10/05: Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore Cabaret
• 10/07: Boise, ID @ Neurolux
• 10/08: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
• 10/10: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
• 10/13: Minneapolis, MN @ The Varsity Theater
• 10/14: Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
• 10/16: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club (The Drums ONLY)
• 10/17: Montreal, QB @ Cabaret du Musee Juste Pour Rire (The Drums ONLY)
• 10/18: Boston, MA @ Paradise (The Drums ONLY)
• 10/20: New York, NY @ Webster Hall
• 10/22: Philadelphia, PA @ Making Time

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