Philadelphia-based indie rock quartet Mo Lowda & the Humble has released its double A-side single "7.31 / Sara's Got Big Plans." On these delicately optimistic tracks, which feature propulsive guitar riffs and magnetic melodies, the quartet finds hope and peace in the late summer air and parting ways amicably with a former flame.

The band's spirited, texturally rich fifth studio album, Tailing The Ghost, is due out June 20 and is available for pre-sale now. Recorded entirely on the road across America's most scenic settings, the spellbinding LP promises to be the band's most commanding, cohesive body of work yet.

Plus, the group will embark on a lengthy North American tour this summer and fall, with support from French Cassettes and Illiterate Light and a slew of festival appearances at Boston Calling, Green River, and more. See a full list of dates below and grab tickets now via molowda.com/motour.

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"7.31," pulled from the date of the last weekend of July, emits a late summer, trance-like energy with its rolling groove and warm, echoed vocals. Lyrically, a gentle acceptance washes over the track–a quietly hopeful peace-making with change and the passage of time. Jordan Caiola (lead vocals, guitar, bass) explains, "'7.31' is a subtle nudge to remember to celebrate the small wins and come to terms with the fleeting nature of life. Folks are often terrified of change (myself included sometimes), yet it is an absolute of the human experience. Things shift and change and I think that's necessary for any sort of growth or progress, whether it be on a personal level or society as a whole. '7.31' says don't be afraid."

Propelled by rhythm guitar, compelling gang vocals, and an unorthodox song structure, "Sara's Got Big Plans" sends an ex-lover off with love and high hopes for what lies ahead, even if it's not together. Recorded in the California desert, Caiola adds, "With no real “chorus” and multiple overdubbed unison gang vocals on every line (a page out of Royel Otis’ book), the production is meant to draw you in for a tale of good wishes to an old flame known for her beauty and her brains, but often misunderstood as she traverses adult life."

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The previously shared lush, guitar-driven track "Canary" and its splashy animated music video sink into the nerves of a budding new romance. RIFF Magazine praised its free-flowing, airy spirit, writing, "['Canary'] has a carefree yet grounded energy. Surf-pop-inspired riffs give it a familiar but fresh feel, perfect for fans of alt-folk with a summery edge."

The highly anticipated forthcoming fifth studio album, Tailing The Ghost, was written fully on the road with four members setting up their instrument stations in a circle, facing each other and working through the arrangements in real time between home-cooked meals, poker games, and movie viewings. Breathtaking views in Joshua Tree, Lake Travis, TX, Colorado and Tennessee inspired its magnetic sound–the arrangements vary from sparse and spacious like the California desert, glistening like various lakes to lush and sweeping like the Rocky Mountains–taking on the energy of the environments in which they were created.

Jeff Lucci (bass, guitar, keyboard, vocals) explains, "More spontaneity, gut and sense of self-assurance was embodied in my approach to writing and recording this record than any other." The album captures who they each were in the moment, fleeting and on the move, which pushed them to record tightly and quickly. Lucci adds, "It inspired confidence–the cocktail of quickly writing something and recording it rid the band of self-doubt." The warmth of their true camaraderie is heard in the gang vocals throughout, and each melody lingers long after each track ends.

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Plus, the group will embark on a lengthy North American tour this summer and fall, with support from French Cassettes and Illiterate Light. The highly energetic, unmatched live show will grace stages across the U.S. and Canada beginning with Boston Calling in May, and will move through Chicago, Vancouver, Seattle, Austin, Los Angeles, Nashville and conclude in their home city of Philadelphia in November. Tickets are on sale now here.

Born out of the house show scene in Philadelphia, Mo Lowda & the Humble shared their first album, Curse The Weather in 2013, and have been non-stop ever since–vigorously playing over 90 shows a year. Remaining fully independent, the group has garnered millions of streams across platforms and boasts over 350K listeners on Spotify alone. The quartet has captivated audiences nationally and internationally and has solidified veteran festival status regularly playing Firefly, Peach Fest, Mountain Jam, and more. Now, the band is ready to ascend to the next level with an assertive album that showcases their singular chemistry, masterful instrumentation, and unparalleled blend of precision and spontaneity.

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