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Now It’s Overhead Announce First New Music, Concert In 20 Years

Way back in the early '00s, the Athens, Georgia musician Andy LeMaster's lush, textured indie rock project became the first out-of-town act to sign with the Omaha indie juggernaut Saddle Creek. LeMaster was a Bright Eyes collaborator before Now It's Overhead released their 2001 self-titled debut, and his band became a key player in Saddle Creek's golden era, alongside Bright Eyes, the Faint,…

Now It’s Overhead Announce First New Music, Concert In 20 Years

Andy LeMaster's indie rock band, Now It's Overhead, announced their return to music and their first live show in 20 years. The band, previously part of Saddle Creek's roster, originally formed in the early 00s. Now It's Overhead's first new songs since 2006, featured on the In The Beginning EP, include "eleven-seven-thirty-five" and "sigh let go".

The vinyl reissues of the band's three albums are set to be released on September 18 via Saddle Creek. A live performance will take place on October 10 at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, with Lona opening.

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