X Release 'Ruby Church' Video From Upcoming Final Album

 

Los Angeles punk pioneers X have released a video behind “Ruby Church,” the opening song on the band's upcoming final album, Smoke & Fiction. The song is a powerful testament to resilience and joy, encapsulated in the line, "you stood your ground / with a smile on your face.” 

Singer Exene Cervenka describes “Ruby Church” as one of her favorite songs to sing on this recording, likening it to a foreign film from the 60s starring Anna Magnani, enveloped in deep red stained-glass light. The band's other singer and bassist John Doe, who penned the lyrics, envisions “Ruby Church” as ‘a jeweled sanctuary where the hero protects and inspires the people around him with a gift of joy. The lyrics were written shortly after our beloved friend Paul Rubens passed. He had a super power to laugh his crazy laugh, give a knowing smirk and bring everyone along."

Check out the “Ruby Church” video below.

Achieving greatness is impressive, but maintaining it for nearly half a century is truly remarkable. For forty-seven years, X has embodied excellence, establishing themselves as one of America’s most innovative and intricate punk bands. From their groundbreaking debut in 1980 to their latest, Alphabetland, in 2020, X has consistently been a formidable presence. 

Now, the final chapter is upon us. Prepare to experience the culmination of an extraordinary journey as X releases their ninth and final studio album, Smoke & Fiction, produced by Rob Schnapf (known for his work with Beck and Foo Fighters), set for release on August 2, 2024, through Fat Possum Records.

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X ~ The End is Near ~ Smoke & Fiction Tour:

7/30 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up - SOLD OUT

7/31 – Los Angeles, CA – Amoeba Records (in-store appearance)

8/19 - Menlo Park, CA - The Guild Theatre

8/20 - Menlo Park, CA - The Guild Theatre

8/22 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory

8/23 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory

8/25 - Portland, OR - The Aladdin

8/28 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot

8/30 - Denver, CO - The Summit

9/01 - Albuquerque, NM - The El Rey

9/22 - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall

9/23 - Boston, MA - The Wilbur

9/25 - Albany, NY - Empire Live

9/26 - Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall

9/28 - Falls Church, CA - The State Theatre

10/1 - Patchogue, NY - Patchogue, Theatre

10/2 - Philadelphia, PA - Keswick Theater

10/3 - New York, NY - Town Hall

10/18 - Austin, TX - The Paramount

10/19 - San Antonio, TX - Empire Live

10/21 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall

10/22 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater

10/24 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall

10/25 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl

10/26 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City

10/27 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

10/29 - Charlotte, NC - The Neighborhood Theatre

10/30 - Columbia, SC - The Senate

More dates TBA

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