Durand Jones & The Indications — the trio of Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer, and Blake Rhein — return today with the announcement of their new album, Flowers (out June 27th on Dead Oceans), and the release of its lead single/video, “Been So Long.” For their fourth album, The Indications leaned into a particular 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. Just as they did on that 2016 release, The Indications prioritized close-knit collaboration while creatin Flowers. Much of the self-produced album was written together at Rhein’s Chicago home 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.
Reflecting a strong sense of the band’s maturation and conviction, the 11 songs that make up Flowers are grown and sexy, fit for cruising, and delight in the softer side of soul and disco. “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.”
Flowers Tracklist
1. Flowers
2. Paradise
3. Lovers’ Holiday
4. I Need The Answer
5. Flower Moon
6. Really Wanna Be With You
7. Been So Long
8. Everything
9. Rust and Steel
10. If Not For Love
11. Without You
Durand Jones & The Indications Tour Dates
Mon. March 24 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome*
Wed. March 26 – Antwerp, BE @ Sportpaleis*
Thu. March 27 – Paris, FR @ Zingaro
Sat. March 29 – Zürich, Switzerland, CH @ Mascotte
Mon. March. 31 – Bologna, IT @ Unipol Arena*
Tue. April 1 – Milan, IT @ Unipol Forum*
Thu. April 4 – Marseille, FR @ Le Dôme De Marseille*
Fri. April 4 – Nice, FR @ Palais Nikaia*
Fri. July 4 – East Sussex, UK @ Love Supreme Jazz Festival
Sun. July 6 – Ewijk, NL @ Down The Rabbit Hole
Sun. July 6 – Werchter, BE @ Werchter Festival Park
* supporting Lenny Kravitz
