The second Long Branch album, Arc Of The Sun, will be released on July 11, 2025. And yes, Don Pyle is back on the drums.
You can pre-order a copy on Bandcamp.
Brian Connelly's been performing in a new trio called Her Ghost! since about 2022. They've been playing Tuesdays at the Resposido Bar in Toronto.
Check out their Instagram page for schedule.
Are you near the greater Austin, Texas area and need to hear some Shadowy Men songs performed live? You're in luck. There's a genuine Shadowy Men tribute band called Atomic Three! playing Shadowy Men songs (and mixing in the occasional Phono-Comb or Atomic 7 song because "why not?").
Check out their Instagram page for more details.
The Sadies' Dallas Good, who'd also been playing bass with Shadowy Men, passed away in February of 2022. He was 48. Thoughts are with Dallas' family and friends.
I've collected articles about Dallas' passing on a separate page.
Mark Malibu & The Wasagas have curated a new benefit compilation titled Surfin' Kitty X-mas 2 that includes an excellent, and previously unreleased, Shadowy Men Christmas medley, "White Diamonds". Proceeds benefit Pinetree Stables/Cat Sanctuary in Grand Bahamas.
CD and Digital copies available on Bandcamp.
All three S Men albums with lots of bonus tracks are available now on Yep Roc in CD, LP, and digital formats.
You can order the CD or LP here through Deep Eddy Records or on the band's Bandcamp page.
The Kids In The Hall biography, One Dumb Guy has some stories and pictures of Shadowy Men included. Interesting read.
Derek von Essen has a cool book about the Toronto Underground music scene (including Shadowy Men). Learn more about the book at the official Facebook page.
