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Texan outfit presents a polished, pleasing Americana sound.

By Larry Fitzmaurice 07.28.08 3:48 PM

The New Frontiers

Who? To all of those who are waiting for Whiskeytown to get around to recording that long-promised reunion album, it's probably not going to happen. Never fear, No Depression back-issue-collectors: the New Frontiers are here to prescribe your alt-country Paxil. The Dallas-based crew, led by singer Nathan Pettijohn, produces a melodic sound that has as much grit under its boots as it does ambient atmospherics in its backdrop. Searing guitars, soaring vocals, and a winsome sense of melancholia -- in other words, perfect for road trips and rainy days alike.

Their Latest: The New Frontiers' debut, Mending, is out now on the Militia Group.

Recommended if you like… Ryan Adams, Wilco, the Mendoza Line

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"4 Stars. Honest and refreshing...sincere and wise beyond its years." (PASTE Magazine) Mending is a musical stew of majestic, lush, and soaring alt-country/indie rock. Whether the heartbreaking emotion of "The Day You Fell Apart" or the patient reflection of "Man Down," The New Frontiers pack an abundance of poignancy into their entrance onto the world's stage. With Mending, they exhibit nothing less than a keen sense of music’s intrinsic healing power. Therapy has never felt better.

* Debuted at #4 on Amazon.com for digital release

* Toured in 2007 and 2008 with some of the country’s hottest buzz bands; Manchester Orchestra, Limbeck, Colour Revolt, Annuals, Kevin Devine, Lovedrug and John Ralston

* Album available as CIMS / AIMS store exclusive during March & April 2008

* Included in iTunes Next Big Thing Campaign and has been in iTunes Rock Album Top 60 ever since

Reviews

* “4 Stars! Sincere and wise beyond its years…honest and refreshing. Mending is a long, sweet sigh.” – PASTE Magazine

* “Satisfying melodies wrapped up in mature songcraft…an album that engages without gimmick or shtick.” – Under The Radar magazine

* "With memorable songs and honest lyrics, The New Frontiers have given us an inspirational and unforgettable album with Mending. Get ready to wear out your CD player or iPod, you won’t want to listen to anything else for a while. (5 of 5)" - IndieUprising.net

* "The truth of the matter is that The New Frontiers is exactly what today’s music scene needs more of. (9 out of 10)" - SkylinePress.net

* "The overall experience is unforgettable like it should be. The New Frontiers have accomplished, in their first attempt, what most bands spend their careers trying to achieve. (5 out of 5)" - TheAlbumProject.net

* "The vocals, the instrumentals, the lyrics; I want to rave about it all. So...shhhhh - just listen." - WhoKilledTheMixtape.blogspot.com

* CMT.com blog - http://blog.cmt.com/tag/new-frontiers/

* Daytrotter.com sessions http://www.daytrotter.com/article/1204/the-new-frontiers

o "The band’s Mending is an affair that takes quiet truths and findings seriously and with every ounce of wonderment they can muster." - Daytrotter.com

* PASTE Magazine editors blog - http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/knate/view/all_christmas_all_the_time/