Dream Syndicate previews new album with "Where I'll Stand"

"Where I'll Stand" is off the Dream Syndicate's new album Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions out June 10th. 

Here's the scoop...

Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions a brand-new album from The Dream Syndicate is set for release by Fire Records on June 10th; with new track ‘Where I’ll Stand’ out today.

Throwing out any preconceptions on the cryptically titled album, The Dream Syndicate have moved well past their early Velvet Underground influences and taken on British glam, German prog and more. Throughout this new release there’s a krautrock, Eno-like ambience with a Neu-inspired rhythmic groove and Californian sun baked sheen woven into the their classic psychedelic, melodic, hue.

Lead single ‘Where I’ll Stand’ opens with vintage Krautrock electronic synths blending into a classic Dream Syndicate vibe - not unlike “Tell Me When It’s Over” that kicked off The Days of Wine and Roses - with touches of Bowie’s opening song on Scary Monsters “It’s No Game”.

Says Steve Wynn: “It feels like an attempt – via the lyrics and the circular chord progression – to impose some kind of order and logic on a world that was severely lacking in both respects at the time.” 

Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions features singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Wynn, drummer Dennis Duck, bassist Mark Walton, lead guitarist Jason Victor plus their newest member Chris Cacavas on keyboards (you remember him from the 1980s Los Angeles band Green On Red), plus guest appearances from Stephen McCarthy (of The Long Ryders) and Marcus Tenney's expressive sax and trumpet work.

When The Dream Syndicate emerged in the early 80s, frontman Steve Wynn declared that “we’re playing music we want to hear because nobody else is doing it” – he added, “I’ll compromise on what I eat or where I sleep, but I won’t compromise on what music I play.”

Both were true. The band was, and still remain, uncompromising.

Pre-order Ultraviolet Battle Hymns and True Confessions right here. Watch the clip for "Where I'll Stand" below. 

After a few SXSW showcase dates, The Dream Syndicate will be touring the US and Europe this summer – more details to be announced.

SXSW 2022 LIVE DATES

THURSDAY MARCH 17th

1pm - The Persing (Paste Live Session)

5pm - Yard Dog Gallery (Steve Wynn solo)

10pm - Hotel Vegas - Patio 1

FRIDAY MARCH 18th

2pm - White Horse

6pm - Lucy’s Fried Chicken

10pm - The Days of Wine & Roses 40th Anniversary Show, Fire Records Showcase, St David’s Church

SATURDAY MARCH 19th

2pm - Lucy’s Fried Chicken, Big Star Tribute (Steve Wynn solo)