Durand Jones & The Indications — the trio of Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer, and Blake Rhein — release ‘Lovers’ Holiday,’ the third single/video from their forthcoming album, Flowers out June 27th on Dead Oceans.
On the heels of last month’s ‘Flower Moon,’ hailed by Billboard as “one of their most irresistible dancefloor tracks yet,” ‘Lovers’ Holiday’ is a fantasy getaway track fit for cruising and sees the band delighting in the softer side of soul and disco. Of the track, the band says: “We didn’t want to give ourselves any rules with ‘Lover’s Holiday.’ We wanted to make something authentic to our sound, while also giving our fans— the lovers— something to swoon about.”
Accordingly, the song’s video featuring videography by Andy Woodward and Kimo Kennedy and editing by Rena Johnson depicts The Indications performing on sea-side cliffs and by grass-covered mountains.
For as far as Durand Jones & The Indications have come, Flowers grew from the desire to return to their roots in a Bloomington basement, a space where they first found camaraderie in gritty funk and Southern soul that would inspire their self-titled debut. As on that 2016 release, The Indications prioritized collaboration while creating Flowers. Much of the self-produced album was written together at Rhein’s Chicago studio, and many tracks are based on one-take demos — proof that vibes were particularly high, each member pulling from their refined tool kits with ease.
With Flowers, a strong sense of the band’s maturation and conviction is reflected across its 11 songs. “All of these songs touch on such mature topics, things that we never got to sing about before,” says Jones. “We are all in our 30s, have all been through ups and downs in our personal lives and professional lives, and flowers are a sign of maturity, growth, spring, productivity.” Frazer adds: “We took the spirit of play that started the project, and added in the wisdom and lessons we’ve acquired through the years.”
Praise for Durand Jones & The Indications
“Everything Durand Jones & The Indications do is dripping in talent.”— Paste
“When you’re whisked into the sonic universe of Durand Jones & The Indications, you almost expect to hear a record scratch amid their impassioned verses.”— Consequence
“It’s really been so long since we’ve heard from Durand Jones & The Indications, but we’re glad the wait is over.”— VIBE
Durand Jones & The Indications – Flower Moon (Official Video)
Durand Jones & The Indications – Been So Long (Official Video)
Durand Jones & The Indications
Flowers
Flowers Tracklist
- Flowers
- Paradise
- Lovers’ Holiday
- I Need The Answer
- Flower Moon
- Really Wanna Be With You
- Been So Long
- Everything
- Rust and Steel
- If Not For Love
- Without You
