In just a couple of weeks, Miniature Tigers will release their all-around enjoyable sophomore LP, Fortress. Perhaps you’ve already heard the indie foursome’s lead single, “Gold Skull,” which recently earned a spot on EW’s 10 Hot Songs of Summer playlist. Today we’re proud to premiere another Fortress jam, “Mansion of Misery,” right here on the Music Mix. Consider it as a little something extra to tide you over ’til the album’s July 27 release.
Apparently the song’s twisty, turny, kitchen-sink instrumentation was influenced by a late-night viewing of The Shining in the converted upstate N.Y. church where Miniature Tigers recorded Fortress. “That movie put us in a weird headspace, so we decided to go nuts on ‘Mansion of Misery,’” reveals frontman Charlie Brand in a press release. Spooky inspirations aside, it’s all in the service of an extremely hummable sunshine-pop melody. We predict this tune will leave you in a very pleasant headspace indeed.
Check out “Mansion of Misery” after the jump and let us know what you think. If you like it, you can preorder the album online.
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Great track! Ending of it blew me away.
so great! They’re definitely getting more…weird, which is awesome
Another great song from one of the best bands to come down the pike in a while. Can’t wait to hear F O R T R E S S in its entirety on vinyl!
I love this song! I agree with the comment above, the ending is amazing! I can’t wait to get Fortress!
love love love this band, thanks for posting this! really excited to see them when they come to phoenix again on the 27th.
That is amnaizg, I hadn't known that about Edinburgh Castle that it was built on top of an extinct volcano. I don't know anything about Edinburgh castle in fact, so its good to read up about it. I wonder whether there are other volcanoes in Scotland? This has got me wondering now. Beautiful shots. Did you take the photographs yourself?