Earlier this year, The Tropics announced a change in name, now known as HEARTWATCH. Now, the band is back with a debut mini-album, the first under their new moniker. Set to be released on February 26th, the self-titled debut was produced by Damien Lewis (Kimbra, Marina and the Diamonds, Jill Scott) and was recorded in two weeks while the band was in Portland, OR this past spring. For fans interested in seeing the band live, you can catch them headline the SF Noise Pop Festival on February 24th!

Below you can find the artwork and track listing for HEARTWATCH.

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Over the course of Boston Calling’s three-day festival there were plenty of moments that struck a chord with the audience. These came from acts big and small, and we at LOL wanted to recap some of our favorite sights and sounds. From fresh faced newcomers to seasoned festival veterans, every act at Boston Calling performed with aplomb - read on for some of the stellar moments observed by our staff during the three day festival.

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Today’s the day!! It is day one of Boston Calling and you can expect to see tons of coverage from us over the next couple of days! Wrapping up our Seven Bands To See At Boston Calling, we bring you our number one artist you need to be keeping an eye out for!

On our list so far: #7. Sharon Van Etten / Krill / The Ballroom Thieves, #6. Run The Jewels, #5. Halsey, #4. Marina and the Diamonds, #3. Beck, #2. St. Vincent

Today we talk about our #1 pick, Tenacious D.

They be not angels, they are but men. But, though mere men, they make up TENACIOUS D, The Greatest Metal Band in the World. While they have their roots planted deep in comedy, it would be impossible to deny the serious talent Jack Black and Kyle Gass both have.

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It’s almost time! It’s only a few days until we’re back at Boston Calling once more. So, to keep with tradition, here is our list of who you need to be keeping an eye out for!

On our list so far: #7. Sharon Van Etten / Krill / The Ballroom Thieves, #6. Run The Jewels, #5. Halsey, #4. Marina and the Diamonds, #3. Beck

Today we talk about our #2 pick, St. Vincent

I first saw ST. VINCENT when she performed on The Colbert Report last February, and then seeing her a few months later on Saturday Night Live had me hooked. It was this strange combination of energetic and frigid, staged and theatrical, yet free and random.

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It’s almost time! It’s less than one week away until we’re back at Boston Calling once more. So, to keep with tradition, here is our list of who you need to be keeping an eye out for!

On our list so far: #7. Sharon Van Etten / Krill / The Ballroom Thieves, #6. Run The Jewels, #5. Halsey, #4. Marina and the Diamonds

Today we talk about our #3 pick, Beck.

The Boston Calling folks couldn’t get Beyoncé this year, so they booked Beck instead. (Not really.)

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It’s almost time! It’s less than one week away until we’re back at Boston Calling once more. So, to keep with tradition, here is our list of who you need to be keeping an eye out for!

On our list so far: #7. Sharon Van Etten / Krill / The Ballroom Thieves, #6. Run The Jewels, #5. Halsey

Today we talk about our #4 pick, Marina and the Diamonds.

I’m not entirely sure how to describe her, but all I can really say about Marina and the Diamonds is that I am 145% sure we are going to have a ridiculously great time watching this performance. She’s part dancefloor, part opera house, but it all works.

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