Crash Test Dummies release 'Oooh La La'

Canada's own Crash Test Dummies are back from a 6 year hiatus with 'Oooh La La', an eclectic new album who's genesis lies in frontman and songwriter Brad Roberts' exploration of vintage toy instruments.

Produced by Stewart Lerman (Antony & The Johnsons, The Roches), and featuring vocals from long-term member Ellen Reid, the albums twists and turns take in everything from the dark, meditative opener 'Songbird' to the burly-q tease of 'Now You See Her'.

Check out the video above, and head to the recently revamped crashtestdummies.com to hear the album, order your copy and check out the band's upcoming tour dates.

Crash Test Dummies tour announced

Brad Roberts has announced that Crash Test Dummies will be hitting the road for their first tour in 6 years, in support of forthcoming album 'Ooh La La', produced by Stewart Lehman. Original member Ellen Reid and long-term collaborator Stuart Cameron will be amongst the lineup. Don't miss this rare chance to catch the Dummies on the road.

May 11 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live

May 13 – Foxboro, MA – Showcase Live
May 14 – Northhamption, MA – Iron Horse Music Hall
May 15 – New York, NY – City Winery
May 16 – Vienna, VA – Jammin Java

May 18 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom
May 19 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark

May 21 – Madison, WI – The Majestic
May 22 – Chicago, IL – Martyr’s
May 23 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall

PLAYLIST: Insomnia Cafe - Season 2, Episode 6 - Holiday Special

The holiday edition of Insomnia Cafe will be available for free on iTunes later today. Here’s the full playlist, and clickable links to each artist’s website.

Doug Astrop - Welcome Home

Intro

Wiser Time - Blue Christmas
Colie Brice - Christmas Blues
Twisted Sister - I'll Be Home For Christmas

Talk

Darrell Smith - Away In A Manger
Mano Reza - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Project Grand Slam - Christmas And I'm Home

Talk

Darlene Love - Christmas All Over Again
George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal/The Tequila Mockingbirds- It Ain't Christmas Without You
Adrienne Pierce - All That We Want

Talk

Crash Test Dummies - The Huron Carol

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