Interpol Releases Video For Single "Lights", Coming To Chicago August 15

There has been a lot of activity coming from the Interpol camp lately. First, the band slyly drops their first (and incredibly solid) track upon an unsuspecting public for free. (Read my blog entry about it here.) Next, founding member and bassist Carlos D decides to amicably go his own way and leave Interpol. Without missing a beat, they pick up much heralded guitarist David Pajo (of Slint fame) to fill the open roster spot and add on former Secret Machines keyboardist Brandon Curtis as well. Amidst all of these details is an impending self-titled album release in September, returning to their initial label Matador and garnering all the hype a good mystery can bring.

Also on the news front was the concern that their tour was permanently derailed. Since they hitched their wagon to U2 as their opening act, when Bono needed back surgery (or possibly a procedure to remove his sunglasses?) and canceled the tour, Interpol was lost in the wake. However, their backbone was obviously more resolute than certain pensioner rock-n-roll singers and they pull together some dates to support their new album. This includes an August 15th date in Chicago at the Vic Theatre. All upcoming tour dates are given on their website.

Finally, they released their music video for their early release "Lights". The video is like the song; immediately foreboding, emotionally distant with a certain detached sexuality.  If you must, a hi-quality version is available for download at the Interpol website. Download the new track below as well.