The Bug Club's latest album, titled On the Intricate Inner Workings of the System, is now officially available worldwide under the Sub Pop label. The album features a mix of catchy, garage rock anthems, including singles like Quality Pints, Lonsdale Slipons, A Bit Like James Bond, and We Don't Care About That. Produced and mixed by Tom Rees at Rat Trap Studios in Cardiff, Wales, the album was also mastered by Mikey Young, ensuring a polished sound.
As part of their promotional effort, The Bug Club is kicking off a series of 2024 tour dates, starting with a performance at Brighton Psych Fest on the very same day of the album release, August 30th. The tour will continue through various UK and US cities, including Hull, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Los Angeles. A complete list of the tour dates can be found below:
- Fri. Aug. 30 - Brighton, UK - Brighton Psych Fest
- Sat. Aug 31 - Hull, UK - The Adelphi
- Sun. Sep. 01 - Edinburgh, UK - Edinburgh Psych Fest
- Mon. Sep. 02 - Riley & Coe Session, BBC Radio 6 Music
- Tue. Sep. 03 - Liverpool, UK - Rough Trade (instore)
- Wed. Sep. 04 - Nottingham, UK - Rough Trade (instore)
- Thu. Sep. 05 - London, UK - Rough Trade East (instore)
- Fri. Sep. 06 - Cardiff, UK - Spillers (instore)
- Tue. Oct. 15 - Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right
- Sat. Oct. 19 - San Diego, CA - Whistle Stop (5 pm show)
- Sun. Oct. 20 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo
- Mon. Oct. 21 - San Francisco, CA - Kilowatt
- Wed. Oct. 23 - Portland, OR - Showbar
- Thu. Oct. 24 - Seattle, WA - Black Lodge
- Thu. Nov. 07 - Bournemouth, UK - Bear Cave
- Fri. Nov. 08 - Margate, UK - Lido
- Sat. Nov. 09 - Bedford, UK - Esquires
- Wed. Nov. 13 - Newcastle, UK - The Cluny
- Thu. Nov. 14 - Hebden Bridge, UK - The Trades Club
- Fri. Nov. 15 - Leicester, UK - The SoundHouse
- Sat. Nov. 16 - Norwich, UK - Norwich Arts Centre
Fans can purchase the album on CD, LP, or digital platforms through Sub Pop's official store. Vinyl enthusiasts should note that orders will come with limited Loser Editions on assorted colors while stocks last. The album’s distinctive cover art is credited to UK illustrator and comic book artist Willem Hampson. For a closer look or to read more details about the album, visit the official details on Sub Pop.