The Autumn Defense announces new album 'Fifth,' share "None of This Will Matter"

Yep Roc Records, based in Haw River, has announced the forthcoming release of the fifth album by The Autumn Defense, comprised of John Stirratt and Patrick Sansone of Wilco.

The album, aptly titled Fifth, will be out on January 28 and you can check out the album's first single, "None of This Will Matter," below.

Check out our review of The Autumn Defense's last album, Once Around, HERE. The band is expected to announce a tour in support of the release soon. We'll let you know if they schedule a Triangle show.

Album Review: The Autumn Defense - Once Around

The Autumn Defense, side project of Wilco members John Stirratt and Pat Sansone, have filled their fourth album, Once Around, with layers of harmony and nostalgia.

One part Americana, one part pop, Once Around establishes itself strongly from the start. "Back of My Mind" and "Tell Me What You Want" inspire the same kind of wistful reflections as The Wonder Years. The latter is a classic break up song and its big, gradual crescendo makes it stand out from other tunes on the album.

Most of the album could be described as easy listening, clicking along at a pace no faster than a Carousel slide projector. The layers of vocals, along with the occasional string overture, make for a comforting sound that the listener can just sink into.

The Autumn Defense & Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion announce fall dates

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The Autumn Defense, which features Wilco members John Stirratt and Pat Sansone, are gearing up to release their new album Once Around via Yep Roc Records on November 2.

The group will hit the road in November to support the album with folk duo Saraha Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion. The tour will stop at Durham's new club Casbah on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Ticket info is not available yet, but we'll keep you posted.

Check out the song "Back of My Mind" from Once Around below along with the complete tour schedule.