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Feb 21, 2012 By Mike Hilleary Photography by DP Muller The Mynabirds

The Mynabirds have annnounced the release of their sophomore LP Generals. Due out June 5 via Saddle Creek the new work by singer/songwriter Laura Burhenn is both a protest record and concept album, turning inspiration from the Daughters of the American Revolution towards today’s modern political frustrations. “It was important for me that this record made sense of my own anger and turned it into positive energy,” says Burhenn in a press release. “I needed it to be transformative – of both the individual and the body politic. It’s as much a meditation on Walt Whitman’s hope for America as Gandhi’s directive to ‘be the change you want to see in the world.’” You can listen to the record’s lead single title track, as well as view the band’s upcoming tour dates, below.

The Mynabirds Tour Dates:

03/06/12 Lincoln, NE – Zoo Bar

03/07/12 Denver, CO – Walnut Room

03/08/12 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court

03/10/12 Los Angeles, CA – Hotel Café w/ Big Harp

03/11/12 Santa Barbara, CA – SOHO w/ Big Harp

03/13/12 Tucson, AZ – Solar Culture w/ Big Harp

03/16/12 Austin, TX – Lamberts (SXSW) w/ Big Harp

03/19/12 Lawrence, KS – Jackpot Music Hall w/ Big Harp

03/20/12 Columbia, MO – Mojo’s w/ Big Harp

03/21/12 Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews w/ Big Harp

03/22/12 Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry w/ Big Harp

03/23/12 Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room w/ Big Harp

(www.themynabirds.com)