THE NEW YEAR is a band formed by Matt and Bubba Kadane, the founding members of BEDHEAD (1991-1998).

THE NEW YEAR was formed in the summer of 1999 and has released 2 albums: "Newness Ends" (CD/LP) in 2001 and "The End is Near" (CD/LP) in 2004. Both albums are on Touch and Go Records and licensed in Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. The band has toured the U.S., U.K. and Europe.

A new album is scheduled for release in September with tours of the US and Europe to follow.

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Critical praise for the new album "The New Year":

The Kadanes songwriting has never been better, and the attention to sonic detail pays off throughout. Songs like "Seven Days and Seven Nights" and "Folios" are among the best the brothers have ever put on record, and that's saying a lot. - All Music Guide

The gradual and hesitant payoffs of these songs give the feeling of standing on a precipice, while their brief but gorgeous outros are like looking out on a limitless horizon. - Pitchfork

The songs begin as reflective, melancholy odes and transform themselves into chiming cathedrals of sound. - Los Angeles Times

This self-titled third collection's a quiet gem filled with richly understated, instantly memorable melodies and smart, emotionally naked lyrics. - Stereogum

This subtle, delightful and lovingly crafted album will doubtlessly be revered by those lucky few who have been following the Kadane brothers throughout their quiet but increasingly remarkable musical careers. - Pop Matters

Band Members

Matt Kadane, Bubba Kadan, Peter Schmidt, Mike Donofrio, Chris Brokaw

Website

www.thenewyear.net