News: Free Single from The Republic Tigers

SSM faves The Republic Tigers have a free single from their upcoming EP No Man's Land. The EP will be available on Record Store Day in April, but you can head over to iTunes now to download "Merrymake It With Me." Part of the iTunes SXSW sampler, the track is a fresh batch of sonic goodness with the band's unmistakable blend of guitar, electronics, lyrics and pop. (Listen for the Zaireeka-esque intro.) If you happen to be heading to SXSW, the Tigers hit the Liberty Bar stage at 2:15 p.m. Friday, March 18. But they'll also be a part of the showcase hosted by their label, Chop Shop Records, later that night. They take to the stage at Maggie Mae's Rooftop at midnight (following a performance by Twin Shadow, no less).

News: The Republic Tigers Announce Tour, Do Letterman

Hot off a successful trip to SXSW, SSM faves The Republic Tigers will hit the road this spring in support of their forthcoming debut LP Keep Color, out May 6 on Chop Shop Records. The band are sticking to the eastern portion of the country for now, but I'm sure they'll head out west soon enough (perhaps this summer?). And, on May 7, The Republic Tigers make their TV debut with a slot on The Late Show with David Letterman. Full tour below:

Apr 8 2008 8:00P	Jack Rabbit Slim’s	Albany, New York
Apr 9 2008 8:00P	Kirkland Arts Center	Clinton, New York
Apr 10 2008 8:00P	Iron Horse	Northampton, Massachusetts
Apr 11 2008 8:00P	Toquet Hall Teen Center	Westport, Connecticut
Apr 13 2008 8:00P	Great Scott	Boston, Massachusetts
Apr 14 2008 8:00P	Southpaw	Brooklyn, New York
Apr 15 2008 8:00P	Bowery Ballroom	New York, New York
Apr 17 2008 8:00P	DC9	Washington DC, Washington DC
Apr 19 2008 8:00P	Salem High School	Plymouth, Michigan
May 7 2008 10:30P	David Letterman	New York, New York

Photo by the great Forester, who finally posted pics from The Republic Tigers' show at Spaceland.