Scottish “proto-robofolk” sextet The Phantom Band will be heading across the pond for a set of dates to promote new album The Wants throughout October and November. The follow up to debut LP Checkmate Savage will be out on the 18th[EU] and 19th [US] October.

MP3: The Phantom Band, “Walls”

Sounds like this LP is going to be quite the trip:

“As you know, The Phantom Band was built on the site of an ancient Indian burial ground, so every time we record it’s like an emotional exorcism. It’s painful, prolonged, confusing; at times it’s hard to tell what’s happening outside of this other-world.”

Read The Phantom Band’s track by track guide to The Wants over at The Skinny.

The Phantom Band – 2010 North American Tour Dates

Fri 10/22/10 New York, NY Knitting Factory (CMJ) w/ Title Tracks, Gentleman Jesse and His Men, COOLRUNNINGS and Baths

Tue 10/26/10 Athens, GA 40 Watt Club w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals

Wed 10/27/10 Charlotte, NC Neighborhood Theatre w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals

Thu 10/28/10 Philadelphia, PA Starlight Ballroom w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals

Fri 10/29/10 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals

Sat 10/30/10 New York, NY Terminal 5 w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals

Mon 11/01/10 Washington, DC 9:30 Club w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals

Tue 11/02/10 Pittsburgh, PA Diesel Club Lounge w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals

Wed 11/03/10 Detroit, MI Magic Stick w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals

Thu 11/04/10 Chicago, IL House Of Blues w/ Frightened Rabbit, Plants and Animals