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Connor Oberst revives his early Aughts punk band, Desaparecidos to release a politically charged new single called “MariKKKopa,” which according to Oberst is about Arizona’s damnable treatment of undocumented immigrants. The song is backed by a heavier track called “Backsell.” Both tracks will be made available tomorrow digitally and a 7-inch single will be released via the Desaparecidos website. Listen to “MariKKKopa” below; “Backsell” can be streamed on Alternative Press homepage.
The band is also going on tour for the first time in about ten years. Check out the dates below:
08-09 Minneapolis, MN – 400 Bar *
08-11 Omaha, NE – Maha Music Festival
08-25 Seattle, WA – Showbox at The Market %
08-26 Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom %
08-28 Chico, CA – Senator Theatre ^
08-29 San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom ^
09-02 Los Angeles, CA – FYF Fest
* with Little Brazil
^ with the Velvet Teen
% with Virgin Islands
