"Given the scale and scope of [USA], it would be hard to distill the album down to just one idea. It's about being lost and finding yourself, trying to make sense of the world and then actively resisting that impulse; [USA] is not about the United States of America and at the same time unavoidably about it. In the same way that art does not exist in a vacuum, [USA] is a product of its times, a sobered response to the chaos that surrounds us and how we try to find our place within it. There is no easy answer and [USA] is not about providing one; it's an album about getting there, understanding you'll never be who you once were, and finding out a way to be okay with that." - PAPER Magazine

Earlier this week PAPER shared their exclusive interview with the band: The Long Road to Anamanaguchi's '[USA]', covering everything from identity crises, fake video game leaks, and the inevitably of getting older and more realistic. Today we get another glimpse into the innovative project's long-awaited album (out digitally FRIDAY!) via new banger "On My Own," which features guest vocals from HANA.

"A hi-energy Anamanaguchi song with a super powerful female voice is something the band has been hoping to do for years. The instrumental came together really fast - in the New York Public Library lol. I remember we sent out the first draft that same afternoon, and by total surprise, later that night we got an email from HANA singing the chorus. I was stunned, listened maybe 1000 times on repeat, and really felt we had was something very special." - Anamanaguchi's Peter Berkman
Anamanaguchi's [USA], 5+ years in the making, arrives digitally this Friday, October 25th, with physical landing November 15th. Pre-order your 2xLP Early Bird copy now from the Polyvinyl Store on limited edition Electric Blue & Bone Yellow vinyl. Get a 'guchi water bottle while you are at it and stay blissfully hydrated all year long.

The band's fall tour begins next Wednesday in Texas. Newly announced support includes Terror Jr. and Meishi Smile, plus special guest Expo appearances from HANA and James Ivy. Tickets onsale now:

  • 10/30 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater #
  • 10/31 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall #
  • 11/02 - Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room [EXPO] #$%^
  • 11/03 - New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks #$
  • 11/05 - St. Louis, MO @ Fubar #$
  • 11/06 - Columbus, OH @ Skully’s #$
  • 11/07 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Citadel #$
  • 11/08 - Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s #$
  • 11/10 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [EXPO] #$%^
  • 11/12 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme #$
  • 11/13 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick #$

# w/ Terror Jr., $ w/ Meishi Smile, % w/ HANA, ^ w/ James Ivy