Best Buds, Hip Chicks, Dear Family Members, Tech-Saavy Web Crawlers, and Loathsome Enemies:

Lots of exciting things have been happening within our not-so-secret lives as of late. We've heard almost nothing but really positive things from all of you about Seven Summits since it became available, and the big-ol'-blogosphere-buzz-machine seems to agree! Here is just a sampling of what's churned out so far. Check it all out, and don't be afraid to let those bloggers know how much you like a heaping helping of TSLOS in the morning:

"...another enjoyable independent rock band from the seemingly independent rock melting pot of Brooklyn... some seriously solid folk-meets-rock tunes... be sure to listen to Outside." I Guess I'm Floating

Featured at CMJ.com

Nanda Devi featured on Said the Gramophone

Best Records of 2008 (so far) at Ear Farm

Favorite Album of 2008 (quite possibly) at The Battering Room

Band of the Week at Pop Tarts Suck Toasted

"...a band that's developed a sophistication for arrangement... each and every track is quite impressive - and capable of switching gears from energetic and forceful to nearly hypnotic and meditative with ease." stereoactivenyc

To further celebrate our new record's acclaim, WE'RE GOING ON TOUR! We're really looking forward to getting out there, seeing some old friends, and playing with some great bands... and we're kicking it off on Friday, July 25th in our home borough of Brooklyn, NY. Joining us for an intimately cozy kick-off party are our good friends from Columbus OH, The Kyle Sowashes. We highly recommend getting there early, as space is limited. Plus, it's FREE! Details:

Friday, July 25th 9pm | FREE!!!
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn NY
w/ The Kyle Sowashes (myspace)

...and we're off...

Saturday, July 26th 7pm
Double Wide 2339 E Carson St, Pittsburgh PA
w/ The Kyle Sowashes and Workshop

Sunday, July 27th 10pm | FREE!!!
Carabar 115 Parsons Ave, Columbus OH
w/ Melty Melty (myspace) and Flotation Walls

Monday, July 28th
details TBA (keep an eye on our myspace page!) Louisville KY
w/ Husband&Wife (myspace) and Rodeo Ruby Love

Tuesday, July 29th 10pm | $3 (cheap!)
Bluebird 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington IN
w/ Husband&Wife, Alexander the Great, and Morrow

Wednesday, July 30th 8pm
Noah's corner of 38th and Washington, Marion IN
w/ Husband&Wife, Rodeo Ruby Love, and HenriHenrietta

Thursday, July 31st
Howard's Club H 210 N. Main St, Bowling Green OH
details TBA (keep an eye on our myspace page!)

Friday, August 1st 8pm
Village Green Records 519 N. Martin St, Muncie IN
w/ The Impetuous Impregnables, and The Bears of Blue River

Saturday, August 2nd 6pm
The Catacombs 123 E Diamond St, Butler PA
w/ Hideous Beasts, Hand Drawn Mountains, and Timbre

Any pending show info will be updated on our myspace page, so keep an eye out, and feel free to contact us with any questions! While we're on the road, we'll also be armed with Chris' iPhone, so we won't ever be out of touch--in fact, we'll be posting silly photos and stories of adventure and heartbreak on his tumblr, right here: brazee.tumblr.com. Keep checking in to avoid missing the drama and the triumph!

Finally, if you haven't picked up the new record yet, we're pleased to announce that in addition to having it available directly from us, you can also order a copy from everyone's favorite online independent record store, Insound.com!

Okay... lots to do before this little jaunt. Wish us luck! When we get back we'll be preparing for our own very special Jezebel Music Feature Show at Union Pool on Eric's birthday (8/21)! More details coming soon...

See you soon!

The Secret Life of Sofia: Kyle, Eric, Steve, Fraser & Chris
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