The New Pornographers released “Brill Bruisers” last month and it was a blast of indie pop so bombastic and orchestrated it felt like 2005 never left. The loaded phrase “return to form” seems to be hovering over The New Pornographers newest release, but the first two singles are doing everything to cultivate confidence within their fan base. “War on the East Coast,” a setllar Dan Bejar penned track, just dropped with an official video. Newman and Bejar, looking completely American Hustle, navigate the war-torn streets of Southie (maybe?). Let’s assume its on the East Coast.

Brill Bruisers drops August 26th on Matador.