The Holy Cross Tigers CD

Third album in one year for this prolific New Orleans band, and the first of the three out worldwide through Sub Pop, after Blame the Clown and a Florida Water Blues release split between Sub Pop and another label. Thirteen tracks, built around the single “When We First Met” and its medieval-themed video from director Anthony Simpkins. They toured hard behind it: a sold-out West Coast run, a headlining date at New York’s Bowery Ballroom, and an opening slot for Kurt Vile & The Violators.