“Gun Has No Trigger” is the lead single for Dirty Projectors‘ new album, Swing Lo Magellan. According to band mastermind and video director David Longstreth, the song is about “the possibility for true dissent.”

The Brooklyn band just released Swing Lo Magellan, along with a special “Gun Has No Trigger” vinyl single. The limited edition, 8″ square, 200gm thick “Tablet of Values” will feature the single on the A side and an etching of the song’s lyrics “translated into Sumerian Akkadian Cuneiform” on the B side. These guys are nothing if not unique.

Dirty Projectors have also hit the road for a three-month tour. O&B favorites Wye Oak will support the band at San Diego’s House of Blues on July 29, basically making the gig a “don’t miss.” Tickets may be purchased here; a full list of Dirty Projectors dates is below.

Dirty Projectors on tour
07/28 – Los Angeles, CA – Wiltern
07/29 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
07/31 – Marfa, TX – The Crowley Theatre
08/02 – Austin, TX – Emo’s East
08/03 – Dallas, TX – The Kessler Theater
08/04 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
08/06 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham Theatre
08/07 – Fort. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
08/09 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
08/10 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
08/11 – Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre
08/13 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom
08/14 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall
08/15 – Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
08/17 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
08/19 – Boston, MA – Paradise
09/01 – Philadelphia, PA – Made in America Festival
09/27 – Cincinnati, OH – Midpoint Music Festival
09/28 – Urbana IL — Pygmalion Music Festival
09/30 – Milwaukee WI — Pabst Theatre