The Afghan Whigs announce the release of single “Duvateen” via Royal Cream/BMG. The title of the song is a nod to the actual light manipulating material, which here serves as a symbol for mortality, the dark abyss always framing the background of our lives. Listen HERE.
“When I finished “Duvateen,” it felt like my life passing before my eyes,” Dulli says. “The references to the teacher chasing me down the hall reminded me of my childhood. Digging a hole was an obvious allusion to a grave. I’m at a precipice in life where I can look behind and clearly see the forest of my youth, but I can also see the path to the other side. And it’s going to inform what I do for the rest of my days.”
The release comes hot on the heels of “House of I,” which received high praise from fans and the likes of Rolling Stone, SPIN, Pitchfork, and more. Both singles pave the way for The Afghan Whigs to release an album later this year, with more announcements about that to follow shortly.
The Afghan Whigs kick off the first dates of their 40th Anniversary Tour this Saturday April 25th in the US. See all tour dates HERE.