The Decemberists announce new ‘Florasongs’ EP, share ‘Why Would I Now?’ track

The Decemberists have announced the speedy follow-up to January’s ‘What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World’ record in the form of a new EP, ‘Florasongs’, due out on 9th October.

The release is being previewed by ‘Why Would I Now?’, the opening track of the 5-song record.

In addition to the announcement of the EP, the band are also set to tour it in the US through the end of September into October. The run includes a date in Boston with tUnE-yArDs.

View The Decemberists’ new tour dates and stream ‘Why Would I Now?’ below.

SEPTEMBER

23 Boston, Blue Hills Bank Pavilion (w/ tUnE-yArDs)
24 Port Chester, Capitol Theatre
25 New York, Radio City Music Hall
27 Franklin, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
28 Louisville, Iroquois Ampitheater
29 Indianapolis, Murat Theatre At Old National Centre
30 Madison, Overture Center

OCTOBER

02 Dallas, Majestic Theatre
03 Austin, ACL Live At The Moody Theater
04 Austin, Austin City Limits Festival
11 Austin, Austin City Limits Festival