Originally from Washington, DC, and Lexington, KY, These United States released two albums in 2008, one in 2009, and one in 2010, all via Colorado-based record label United Interests. In the four years since their formation, TUS has played 700 shows across the United States, United Kingdom, and northern Europe, appearing at South by Southwest, CMJ Music Marathon, and Lollapalooza in the U.S., and the UK’s Glastonbury Festival.

“TUS’ intoxicating third album brilliantly captures the overwhelming joy of simply being alive.” – Spin (8 out of 10 stars)

“…novelistic songs packed with dense narratives and loose, ragged-edged folk, rock and Americana…” – NPR

“Superb … a rambunctious alt-country band with story-songs that are both tangled and aphoristic.” “equallyat home with quiet, morose tales and galloping punky-tonk adventures.” – NY Times

“One of indie-rock’s – no, make that American rock’s best kept secrets.” – Bruce Warren, WXPN

“A beautiful collection of understated, orchestral roots rock that will enrapture both NPR and Pitchfork devotees.” – ALTERNATIVE PRESS

“It is, without being at all overly enthusiastic, one of the best records you will hear this year…it will make you feel completely human.” – DAYTROTTER,

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