Next Tuesday, Philadelphia’s The Wonder Years kicks off the first of five record release shows celebrating its highly-anticipated sophomore full-length, The Upsides. The album is being released on January 26th by No Sleep Records. There will be a 12″ version from Run For Cover as well.
The Upsides is currently available for pre-order from both labels, as is a digital version from 
, which includes an e-booklet featuring exclusive content such as song meanings and stories behind the lyrics.
Additionally, The Wonder Years is now streaming a third track from the record titled “Logan Circle.” To listen, cruise on over to the band’s MySpace page where you can also stream the album’s first two singles, “Washington Square Park” and “Melrose Diner.”
Additionally, artist James Heimer, has created a series of five posters, each corresponding to one of record release shows. They have been silk screened by hand and will be available in limited quantities of 30 at each show. To view the posters and for additional details, go here.
Immediately proceeding the last release show, the band will embark on a month-long headlining tour of the United States with Therefore I Am and Man Overboard.
Tour
JAN 26 – Allston, MA @ ICC / Record Release Show w/ A Loss for Words, Energy, Transit, more
JAN 27 – Canoga Park, CA @ The Cobalt Cafe / Record Release Show w/ Second to Last, The Sheds
JAN 29 – Chalfont, PA @ Chalfont United Methodist Church / Record Release Show w/ Man Overboard, A Loss for Words, Daylight
JAN 30 – Covington, KY @ The Madd Hatter / Record Release Show w/ Small Time Crooks, The Pledge
JAN 31 – Southgate, MI @ The Modern Exchange / Record Release Show w/ Shorelines, The Bravest Kids, Anchors, Slaves to the Pavement
FEB 02 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 03 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Farside w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 04 – Pembroke Pines, FL @ The Talent Farm w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 05 – Panama City, FL @ Beamers w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 06 – AL, MS, LA @ TBA
FEB 07 – Houston, TX @ The Junction w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 08 – San Antonio, TX @ Rock Bottom w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 09 – El Paso, TX @ The Nay Lair w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 10 – Phoenix, AZ @ The PHiX w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 11 – Tuscon, AZ @ TBA w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 12 – Twentynine Palms, CA @ Twentynine Palms Elk Lodge w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 13 – Redding, CA @ TBA w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 14 – Portland, OR @ Satyricon w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 15 – Olympia, WA @ Black Lake Grange w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 16 – Euegene/Bend, OR @ TBA w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 17 – Sacramento, CA @ Branch Street House w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 18 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 19 – Murrieta, CA @ Gilindos w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 20 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Knight Hall w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 21 – Albuquerque, NM @ TBA w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 22 – Midland, TX @ The Ground Floor w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 23 – Dallas, TX @ Fat Daddy Soundshack w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 24 – Kansas City, KS @ Scion Lab w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 25 – Nashville, TN @ Rocketown w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 26 – Cleveland, OH @ Pirates Cover w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 27 – Jermyn, PA @ Elenor Rigby’s w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
FEB 28 – Albany, NY @ Bogie’s w/ Therefore I Am, Man Overboard
Finally, it is with great sadness that the band says goodbye to longtime drummer, Mike Kennedy, who is leaving to pursue exciting opportunities in higher education. The record release shows will be his last before Nick Steinborn takes over duties behind the kit. To read a statement from the band and Kennedy, go here.