Founded in Georgia and now based in Brooklyn, Bambara is a band you need on your radar for 2020. The three piece formed by William Brookshire and twin brothers Reid and Blaze Bateh has been releasing music since 2010, and so far they have a few EPs and three studio albums under their belt.

Continuing to experiment and develop their style, Bambara will deliver their fourth studio album, Stray, on February 14th via Wharf Cat Records. You can pre-order the new record here, and be sure listen to singles “Heat Lightning” and “Serafina” below.

The group’s sound that blends elements of noise rock and post-punk has made them the perfect fit on tours with bands like IDLES and Girl Band. Bambara’s set that I caught at SXSW 2019 was easily one of the most memorable due to their intense, no-holds-barred approach to performing. They’ll be touring nationally throughout February and March before heading to the UK and Europe in support of the album, including a stop at Chicago’s Sleeping Village on February 28th. Make sure to keep up with the band on Instagram so you don’t miss any upcoming announcements.