Absolute 100 favourites Louellen are back with two new tracks which we are proud to premiere here on AbsolutePunk. The band now have a new member on keys and the vocal duties have shifted, meaning the band sound more comfortable in their sound than ever before and we can expect to hear great things in the new year. If you're a fan of the likes of Interpol and Deerhunter with hints of Pinback, you should check out their two brand new songs "Medicine" and "They Build Walls" in the replies and on their AP.net Profile now. Let us know what you think and get involved, you can also grab their Watch Clock EP for your own price here.

Absolute 100 favourites Louellen are currently in the studio writing and recording new material. We will have an in-studio report and interview with the band and possibly a premiere of new music soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

Today we are bringing you a double dose of Louellen exclusives.The band's brand new and brilliant Watchclock EP is streaming over on their AP.net Profile in its entirety and you can also read an exclusive interview with them here. Featured on last year's Absolute 100, the group has since been gearing up for their debut release and making waves in the UK. Combining angst, intricacies and multiple textures together the band has created a debut release to be very proud of. If you're a fan of The National, Sonic Youth or Interpol but have yet to check out this band, then please do so. Make sure you support them by buying the EP which is released on March 3rd.

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You can now pre-order the fantastic debut release from Absolute 100 band, Louellen, here. The Watchclock EP will be available on March 3rd.

Absolute 100 band, Louellen, will release The Watch Clock EP on March 2. You can stream the final mixes of "Bright Paint On A White Wall" and "Salao" which are featured on the EP here.

Check out the first in a series of videos from recently featured Absolute 100 band, Louellen, where they play acoustic versions of their tracks in the replies. This week's track is "Salao".

Stream a brand new song from Louellen, who were recently featured in this year's Absolute 100, titled "Bright Paint On A White Wall" here.

Head to Louellen's official Facebook page to stream two new tracks titled "Young Hollywood" and "Enid" from their forthcoming EP. The Watch Clock EP will be released later this year and is for fans of The National, Interpol and Sonic Youth.

Watch an interview with Louellen from their headline gig at the Camden Barfly, London earlier this year here.

louellen have released the artwork for their forthcoming debut release, Union EP. Head to the replies to see it.

Sign up for louellen's (RIYL Interpol, Sonic Youth, The National) mailing list and receive free downloads of the tracks "Salao" and "Lyre Bird". The band will headline London's Camden Barfly on September 11th. Details for the show are in the replies.