Supergroup The Hard Quartet Drops New 2-Song Single Ahead Of Inaugural North American Tour

Rock supergroup The Hard Quartet — Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney and Jim White — shared two new tracks, “Lies (Something You Can Do)” and “Coreopsis Trail.” The double single arrives ahead of the band’s inaugural North American Tour which kicks off on March 21.

The Hard Quartet are touring in support of their self-titled debut album, which arrived on October 4, 2024 via Matador Records. While the jangle-tinged and yet edgy “Lies (Something You Can Do)” was recorded last summer, the cacophonous “Coreopsis Trail” was captured during The Hard Quartet sessions.

The band’s Emmett Kelly detailed both tracks:

“‘Lies (Something You Can Do)’ is a credo that states that one must NOT only be a complete dick in the quest for modern survival,” he said. “I guess ‘Coreopsis Trail’ is a reflection of this phenomenon. On morning runs, excessive cellular oxygenation permits a natural euphoria akin to a glandular spasm famously described as a ‘micro death.’ Similar results can be achieved by the murder of one’s ego, mental disorder, and/or the ill-advised usage of drugs.”

“Lies (Something You Can Do)” by Kevin “Spanky” Long. Watch the visual and listen to “Coreopsis Trail” below:

The Hard Quartet’s first North American Tour begins on March 21 in Nashville. Scroll down for the band’s itinerary and ticket info.