Slated for September 22nd, Brothers of Destruction was written and recorded by the D’Addario brothers – Brian (20) and Michael (18) – on their 8-track at home in New York during Spring 2015, not long after recording their debut album, Do Hollywood. The half dozen songs, most of which already feature in The Lemon Twigs’ searing live shows, will be made available digitally and as a 12” vinyl.

“In the beginning of 2015 we had songs left over from the Do Hollywood sessions, so we decided to record them at home in New York on our 8-track. Many of you will recognize some of the songs from our live shows. They’ve changed a lot over the past year, but these are the original versions. We consider the EP the last chapter of the Do Hollywood era of our group. So enjoy!”

Alongside live members Megan Zeankowski (bass) and Danny Ayala (vocals, keyboards), The Lemon Twigs will bring their idiosyncratic live show to the UK later this year. A full list of worldwide dates can be found at thelemontwigs.com.

29 August – RAMSGATE, Ramsgate Music Hall

2 September – SALISBURY, End Of The Road Festival

10 November – MANCHESTER, Ritz

11 November – SHEFFIELD, Leadmill

12 November – GLASGOW, QMU

14 November – BIRMINGHAM, O2 Institute2 

15 November – LONDON, O2 Forum Kentish Town 

Cover Your Ass Vol. 1 will feature covers recorded by Speedy Ortiz, Hinds, Cass McCombs Band, Porches, TEEN, Palehound, The Lemon Twigs, Deerhoof, Cut Worms, Daddy Issues, (Sandy) Alex G, The Quilz, and Luke Temple. This first volume of The Cover Your Ass series is a tribute to the dedication shown by countless doctors and nurses who make real measurable differences in millions of people’s lives. As such, Lionfish Music has pledged to donate 100% of profits from this album to Planned Parenthood in these times of uncertainty.

Cover Your Ass Vol. 1 will officially release on Friday May 26 via Lionfish Music, serving as the first installment of charitable compilation cover albums. With excitement towards the release the Lionfish Music team explains, “The generosity of the bands and everyone who is working to help spread the word about this album has truly been a heartwarming and uplifting experience. There's still a lot of good in this world."

The goal of this series is simply to make a difference for a cause that we feel very strongly about: women's basic rights to reproductive freedom and affordable health care for those who need it. We need to start covering our own asses now. We need to organize and mobilize. It’s time to make a positive impact. Music is one of the most universal means of using one’s voice to embody beliefs, and it’s time for us all to speak up.

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Cover Your Ass Vol.1 is set to release on May 26th but the album is available for pre-order on iTunes now.

Tracklisting:

01. Deerhoof – "Fight the Power" (Public Enemy cover)

02. Hinds – "When It Comes To You" (Dead Ghosts cover)

03. Cut Worms – "Truly Julie's Blues" (Bob Lind cover)

04. The Lemon Twigs – "White Flag" (Dido cover)

05. Daddy Issues – "Boys of Summer" (Don Henley cover)

06. Speedy Ortiz – "Young Liars" (TV on the Radio cover)

07. Palehound – "Miss Independent" (Kelly Clarkson cover)

08. The Quilz – "Girl U Want" (DEVO cover)

09. Cass McCombs Band – "Yes We Can Can" (Pointer Sisters cover)

10. Porches – "Morpha Too" (Big Star cover)

11. (Sandy) Alex G – "Druglord Landlord" (Cold Foamers cover)

12. TEEN – "Boys Keep Swinging" (David Bowie cover)

13. Luke Temple – "Duchess" (Scott Walker cover)