One of the band’s most immediate songs to date, ”way it goes” is an exploration of the human condition and self perception, whilst considering the idea that the culture of cool is rapidly becoming something of a religion in its own right. Discussing the track, Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus offered: "Set in early spring on a frozen lake in Cumberland, Wisconsin, "way it goes" was a moment of clarity; a realization that we are comedy. We exist in a world where our main news source is a social media website. Materialism is our dogma. We seek to control the way our peers perceive us. We engage social issues as a backdrop for our personal drama. It’s the rare moments when we can escape from this artificial reality, that really matter."

The band’s forthcoming debut landmark was written and recorded over the past twelve months and produced by the fast-rising BJ Burton (Bon Iver, Francis & The Lights, Low). The record marks a true coming of age for the band, exploring an intimate world of universal concepts; love and loss, family and friendship, hope and self-doubt, amongst many others. A milestone at the time in life of which certain questions are answered, but so many more are asked.

Following a near non-stop run since the band’s first dates outside of their hometown back at SXSW 2015 and tours with the likes of Real Estate, Walk The Moon, Saint Motel and Modest Mouse, the band kick off an international tour this month which includes a 2-night stint in their hometown of Minneapolis, performances at Bonnaroo & Bottlerock Festivals as well as stops in NYC, Los Angeles, DC, Philadelphia, Portland and more! Their ecstatic live show has lead to performances on CONAN, CBS This Morning Saturday, KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic, and more. Be sure to catch Hippo Campus live in a city near you.

Hippo Campus 2017 Tour Dates - BUY TICKETS HERE:

1/27: Bristol, UK @ Thekla

1/28: Manchester, UK @ Sound Control

1/29: Glasgow, UK @ Stereo

1/31: Leeds, UK @ Belgrave Music Hall

2/1: London, UK @ Dingwalls

2/15: Fargo ND @ Sanctuary Events Center,

2/16 : Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room Lounge

2/17: Kansas City, MO @  recordBar

2/18: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater,

2/20: Salt Lake City, UT @  Kilby Court,

2/21: Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge,

2/23: Vancouver, BC @ The Cobalt,

2/24: Seattle, WA @ Neumos,

2/25: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom,

2/28: San Francisco, CA @ Slim's

3/2: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

3/3: Los Angeles, CA @ The Teragram Ballroom

3/4: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom

3/11: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

3/12: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

3/22: Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

3/23: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

3/24: Charlotte, NC @ The Visulite Theater

3/25: Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle

3/28: Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

3/29: Washington, DC @ Black Cat

31/3/31: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

4/1: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

4/3: Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern

4/4: Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch

4/6: Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

4/7: Chicago, IL @ Metro

4/8: Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre

5/26-5/28: Napa, CA @ Bottlerock Festival

6/8-6/11: Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo

Pre-order landmark Here:

• CD/LP: http://www.hippocampusband.com
• DIGITAL: http://smarturl.it/HippoCampuslandmark

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