Clare and the Reasons are releasing their sophomore album, Arrow, on October 20. Members of The National and Beirut contributed to the album, as well as Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond. I really regretted not seeing them at SXSW in 2008, so I can’t wait to check them out in New York.

Brighten up your Monday morning with this song from the new record:

MP3: Ooh You Hurt Me So

Keep reading for tour dates, most with The Vic Chesnutt band…

10/20 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge w/ Josh Mease
10/23 Ottawa, ONT @ Mavericks*
10/24 Montreal, QC @ Ukrainian Federation*
10/25 Somerville, MA @ Somerville Theater*
10/26 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom*
10/27 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg*
10/28 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church Sanctuary*
10/29 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar*
10/30 Washington DC @ Black Cat Backstage*
10/31 Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox*
11/01 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl*
11/02 Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club*
11/04 Newport, KY @ Southgate House*
11/07 Toronto, ONT @ Lee’s Palace*
* w/The Vic Chesnutt Band