Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos to release new albums and tour

Epic Records artists Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos have completed two sophomore albums simultaneously. On October 7th, 2008 Animal! will be released on vinyl. On the same day, the band will release a second album digitally and via CD called Not Animal, since the label and band could not agree on which of the17 songs recorded for the album should be released, they mutually decided to have 2 versions of the record. Both records will contain 12 original tracks. Only 5 of the songs will be found on both records

Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos is an 8-piece circle of young ruffians who, in the spring of 2005, quietly released one of the most beloved records in recent memory, The Dust of Retreat. For both Animal ! and Not Animal, the band recently finished working with producer, Brian Deck (Iron & Wine, Modest Mouse, Califone) to create yet another wonder, their next rollercoaster ride of restraint and release.

To the delight of fans, in advance of the coming new album, Margot released the Daytrotter EP on July 29th, 2008. Daytrotter (www.daytrotter.com) is an online music site which features exclusive live performances from over 300 major and indie artists -- all recorded direct to analog tape -- in their studio in Rock Island, IL. Margot was the first band to formally release the songs from their session, which features an all-star track list of new material along with Dust of Retreat favorite, "Bookworm". Daytrotter also features two other exclusive tracks on their site. The Daytrotter EP premièred at #5 for adds at college radio.

Most often described as a dysfunctional family orchestra, the band has toured the country with The Elected, Rogue Wave, The Frames, South, The Fray, among others. The band will be traversing the United States this summer as they try out some new psychedelic tricks and play a few golden oldies, including a set at Lollapalooza.

Tour dates are as follows:

Oct 2 2008 The Bluebird Denver, Colorado
Oct 3 2008 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, Utah
Oct 4 2008 Tonic Lounge Reno, Nevada
Oct 5 2008 The Independent San Francisco, California
Oct 7 2008 The Troubadour Los Angeles, California
Oct 8 2008 Casbah San Diego, California
Oct 9 2008 Rhythm Room Phoenix, Arizona
Oct 10 2008 Plush Tucson, Arizona
Oct 12 2008 Mohawk Austin, Texas
Oct 13 2008 The Mink Houston, Texas
Oct 14 2008 Opolis Norman, Oklahoma
Oct 15 2008 Billiken Club St. Louis, Missouri
Oct 16 2008 930 Listening Room Louisville, Kentucky
Oct 17 2008 Murat Arabian Room Indianapolis, Indiana
Oct 18 2008 Buskirk Chumley Bloomington, Indiana
Oct 19 2008 Skully’s Columbus, Ohio
Oct 21 2008 CMJ tbd New York City, New York
Oct 22 2008 CMJ tbd New York City, New York
Oct 23 2008 CMJ tbd New York City, New York