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Posted by Loren on July 20, 2016

New from Big Eyes
New from Big Eyes

Big Eyes have premiered "Stake My Claim," the titular track from their upcoming third full-length.

The new album was recorded last winter and released officially on August 19 on Don Giovanni Records. Catch the band on tour in the meantime (info after the jump).

Catch Big Eyes on Tour This August:
8/16 – Brooklyn NY @ Alphaville
8/17 – Pittsburgh PA @ Howlers
8/18 – Chicago IL @ Empty Bottle
8/19 – Milwaukee WI @ Company Brewing
8/20 – Madison WI @ Mickey’s Tavern
8/21 – Fargo ND @ The Aquarium
8/22 – Minneapolis MN @ Triple Rock Social Club
8/23 – Iowa City IA @ The Mill
8/24 – Ft. Wayne IN @ Brass Rail
8/25 - Cleveland OH @ Now That’s Class
8/26 – Cincinatti OH @ Northside Yacht Club
8/27 – Columbus OH @ Rumba
8/28 – Buffalo NY @ Mohawk Place
8/29 – Boston MA @ Great Scott
8/30 – Kingston NY @ BSP
9/18 – Asbury Park NJ @ New Alternative Music Festival (Convention Hall)

New from Big Eyes
New from Big Eyes

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