L.S. Dunes, the band known for their evocative blend of rock, has released their latest single “Paper Tigers,” available through Fantasy Records. This track is the third release from their eagerly awaited sophomore album, Violet, set to drop on January 31, 2025. Fans can now enjoy the new song along with its accompanying visualizer crafted by Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta fame.
Frank Iero, one of the band’s core members, shared insights into the creative process behind “Paper Tigers.” He explained that the song initially felt like a personal project rather than a fit for L.S. Dunes. “I think when I initially started writing the chord progression for this song I was originally writing it for myself, because it didn’t feel like an L.S. Dunes song to me, and if it was an L.S. Dunes song, it would most certainly be a departure from what we had done in the past,” Iero remarked. However, after reconsidering the band’s artistic boundaries, Iero reshaped the song into what he now recognizes as a true L.S. Dunes track. “Paper Tigers was always an L.S. Dunes song. Together we can do anything,” he added.
Drummer Tucker Rule also expressed his admiration for the new single, noting its significance to him personally. “This is the song I listen to most on our record. Yes, I listen to my own record because I think it’s that good. This song scratches all the itches… sludgy tempo, heavy ballad, mega riffs, soaring vocals and lots of space to play cool drums. This would be one of the songs I’d take to the deserted island with me. This is my favorite song on the record!”
L.S. Dunes has been actively touring, with a recent performance at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas and a fall US tour with Rise Against. The band is wrapping up their current tour but promises more dates soon, with the upcoming schedule available on their website.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
- Nov 22 – Del Mar, CA @ The Sound
- Jan 28 – Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia
- Jan 29 – Belfast, IE @ Telegraph
- Feb 2 – Paris, FR @ L’Olympia
- Feb 4 – Tilburg, NL @ O13
- Feb 5 – Brussels, BE @ Forest National
- Feb 6 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
- Feb 8 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse
- Feb 9 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy 1
- Feb 12 – Berlin, DE @ Velodrom
- Feb 14 – Dusseldorf, DE @ Mitsubishi Electric Halle
- Feb 15 – Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle
- Feb 17 – Munich, DE @ Zenith
- Feb 18 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle (two nights)
- Feb 22 – Zurich, CH @ Komplex457
- Feb 23 – Vienna, AT @ Stadthalle
As “Paper Tigers” sets the tone for their upcoming album, L.S. Dunes continues to push the boundaries of their sound, promising an ambitious blend of past influences and new directions.
