The Uncluded (Aesop Rock & Kimya Dawson) will release their debut album Hokey Fright tomorrow via Rhymesayers. Hokey Fright’s 16 tracks were written, performed and recorded entirely by Aesop and Kimya, except for a guest drum appearance by James McNew of Yo La Tengo on “Delicate Cycle” While the record retains Aesop’s signature dense wordplay and Kimya’s soft spoken and innocent lyrics, the album has a dark feel, as the record was recorded in the wake of recent personal losses. While it may seem like an unusual pair, each artists’ best qualities shine through making an enjoyable listen for fans of both. The duo will kick off their tour beginning at the end of this month to support Hokey Fright; see complete itinerary below.

The Uncluded are also excited to unveil the lyric video for the song “TV on 10.” To watch the video, see above:

When the pair collaborated on both Aesop’s Skelethon (Rhymesayers) and Kimya’s Thunder Thighs (Great Crap Factory), the two decided that they wanted to continue making music with each other as a group. The band name, which means to keep the things you don’t appreciate out of your life, is based on an excerpt from Michael Bernard Loggins’ book Imaginationally. This record helps to tell the story of two people who are finding therapy through making art together.

THE UNCLUDED ON TOUR

5/28            Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club

5/29            Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live

5/30            Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair

6/01            Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory

6/02            Montreal, QC @ Il Motore

6/03            Toronto, ON @ The Blk Box

6/05            Detroit, MI @ Trinosophes

6/06            Pittsburgh, PA @ The Warhol

6/07            Columbus, OH @ Wexner Center @ Ohio State

6/08            Chicago, IL @ Old Town School of Folk Music

6/21            Dallas, TX @ The Texas Theatre

6/22            Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s Upstairs

6/23            Austin, TX @ Central Presbyterian

6/25            St. Louis, MO @ Firebird

6/26            Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar

6/29            Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon

6/30            Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center

7/01            Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s

7/03            Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

7/05            Denver, CO @ The Marquis Theatre

7/06            Colorado Springs, CO            @ Black Sheep

7/23            San Diego, CA @ The Irenic

7/25            Los Angeles, CA @ First Unitarian Church

7/26            San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s

7/29            Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

7/30            Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s

7/31            Vancouver, BC @ Fortune Sound Club

8/02            Missoula, MT @ The Palace

8/03            Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court