Denton's Midlake have come a long way from their beginning as a lonely group of jazz students getting together to jam. Over the years, their music has launched them into an international spotlight, and after the media frenzy and massive touring surrounding their 2006 new classic Trails of Van Occupanther, all eyes were on their return to the scene this year. more ›

We're glad Midlake are back. The Denton group is touring in support of their latest record, The Courage of Others and planning a few performances at this year's SXSW festival. Before that, they're inviting their Austin fans to take part in a scavenger hunt. more ›

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Denton’s Midlake have taken a bit of a strange path to get to where they are today. Starting their career at the turn of the century as a jazz-funk band, they worked in relative obscurity until releasing their breakout LP, The Trials of Van Occupanther, in 2006—that record helped to build Midlake’s fan base slowly but steadily, as more and more people became aware of, and subsequently seduced by, the group’s deft interpretation of 70’s soft pop. After four years of crafting, recording, expunging, and re-recording, Midlake finally released Van Occupanther’s follow-up The Courage of Others this week, and it’s certainly another change in direction for the band. While The Courage of Others is just as rife with 70s-era references as its predecessor, singer Tim Smith and co’s attention has shifted to focus more on Jethro Tull and British folk than classic-era Fleetwood Mac. more ›

Though you can listen to the upcoming Midlake record The Courage of Others at NPR, we think it's a lot more fun to get together with friends, have a couple beers, and give away some vinyl when we do a listening party. That's why we're teaming up with WOXY again for another listening party at the Scoot Inn on February 2 at the Scoot Inn. Join us! more ›

Though you can listen to the upcoming Midlake record The Courage of Others at NPR, we think it's a lot more fun to get together with friends, have a couple beers, and give away some vinyl when we do a listening party. That's why we're teaming up with WOXY again for another listening party at the Scoot Inn on February 2 at the Scoot Inn. Join us! more ›

Visit Midlake's web site to watch a short film for the band's upcoming release, The Courage of Others (due Feb. 2 on Bella Union). The film was directed by My Name Is Earl star, Jason Lee. more ›

Before the highly anticipated follow up to 2006's Trials of Van Occupanther, Denton-based Americana rockers Midlake will release a very limited release (500 copies) on vinyl to select distributors. 'Acts Of Man' and 'Children Of The Grounds' will appear on the release, as well as download credits for each track. The Courage of Others will drop Feb. 2 2010 on Bella Union, and you can follow the jump for the track listing. more ›

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