Its been a long time coming to do a re-pressing of the vinyl for ‘Van Occupanther’, but the time has come! Denton, TX’ own Nova Posta Vinyl has re-released the vinyl here in the US so if you weren’t able to get your own copy on the first run, now you can. Go to Amazon HERE to get your own copy and enjoy listening to this amazing record on vinyl!

We will be heading back out stateside this Fall with Rogue Wave and Peter Wolf Crier so be sure to visit the tour page to find out where and how to grab your tickets!

In what is sure to be a ‘magical mystery tour’ for all aboard, this November we will embark on some much anticipated dates with our good friends, John Grant and Jason Lytle (Grandaddy). We were lucky enough to be together for some shows in the US recently (see above where Jason inspires the troops) and can’t wait to be together again on the other side of the pond this time. Visit the tour page to find out exactly where we’ll be and how to get your ticket for a show …

In what was an amazing night of celebration, adoration, and tribute, that brought out the likes of Jimmy Page, Roger Daltrey, Richard Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, and Phil Selway to name just a handful, Midlake was overjoyed to walk away with the ‘Best Live Act’ award. Here’s what MOJO’s editor-in-cheif, Phil Alexander had to say about the honor.
“It’s a great time for live music and Midlake are a great live band. Their new album, The Courage Of Others, is one of those records that simply grows on you the more you …

Indeed we will be playing at this year’s ACL Festival in Austin, TX with The Eagles, The Flaming Lips, The Strokes, Spoon, Band of Horses, and many many more! Go to www.aclfestival.com for more information on the festival and click HERE to add Midlake to your line-up of favorites!

No, not a song…that would be too obvious! But, whoever is driving the car (directing the video) in this commercial, must like him some Midlake. Thanks for giving us love and let me know if you need an address of where to send our new Buick Lacrosses!
Click here to watch the commercial.

A wise man once said that its better to give than to receive. So, we decided to give something away…but first, we need to receive something from you of course (which maybe negates our purpose, but I digress). In the spirit of the flat stanley project and Amelie’s travelling gnome, we thought we’d hold a contest where fans take a picture of themselves in a place of their choosing holding our new album ‘The Courage of Others’ and send it in to us. The fan who’s photo most tickles our …

Yes, its true, and we can hardly believe it ourselves! Jason Lytle of the iconic musical outfit ‘Grandaddy’ will be out with Midlake (and John Grant) on the upcoming US tour. See below for the dates they will be rocking together on and be sure to get your tickets before its too late!
05/16/10 Sun – Newport KY @ Southgate House
05/17/10 Mon – Columbus OH @ Wexner Center
05/18/10 Tue – Ithaca NY @ Castaways
05/20/10 Thu – Montreal @ QC Le National
05/21/10 Fri – Toronto ON @ Mod Club
05/22/10 Sat – Detroit …

We are so very happy to announce that Midlake have been nominated for ‘Best Live Act’ at this years MOJO Honours! We are honored to be nominated but would feel even cooler if we won ; ) So, if you would be so kind to put in a vote and spread the word for us, we would greatly appreciate it! Click HERE to do so…

Hopefully we’re coming to a city near you on this next tour. Stop by the ‘Tour’ tab to find more information on the shows!