other new wave stuff.". On January 21, 2014, Howler announced via their Facebook page that their second album, titled World of Joy, would be released on March 25, 2014 via Rough Trade Records. They subsequently released the music video for the first single off of the new album, "Don't Wanna", via their Vevo channel on YouTube. On January 25, the band played The Current's 9th birthday party at First Avenue, playing new songs off World of Joy before its release. In the week leading up to the release of World of Joy, Howler performed around Minneapolis in promotion of the new album. They played the Electric Fetus on March 19, the Triple Rock Social Club on March 20 (World of Joy release show) and Radio K's "Off The Record" on March 21. They departed for their UK and European tour on March 21. On March 18, Howler released the music video for their second single from "World Of Joy", "Indictment" also via their Vevo channel on YouTube. On March 25, Howler released sophomore LP "World Of Joy" via Rough Trade Records. Beyond World of Joy In summer 2015, Gatesmith relocated to Los Angeles, taking on Yayo Trujillo on bass and Hiram Sevilla on drums. They are currently playing shows around the LA area, also playing shows in Mexico. In an interview with KZSC Santa Cruza, Gatesmith confirmed both that Howler are working on either a third record or a series of EPs, but also their departure from Rough Trade Records. The new material has been recorded in January 2016 with Alex Newport producing. Material was also recorded in June 2015 including Nygaard. Disbandment On January 13, 2017, Gatesmith announced the disbandment of the band, in replacement of his new project, Wellness. He later explained further that "there were no fights nor arguments" and "the words “breaking up” or “disbanding” were never even mentioned by anyone" in addition about the band's break-up. On April 17, 2020, Howler released the single "Say It Again," released without a record label via Jordan Gatesmith. Timeline Discography Albums America Give Up (2012), Rough Trade World of Joy (2014), Rough Trade EPs This One's Different (2011), Rough Trade References External links Indie rock musical groups from Minnesota Rough Trade Records artists Musical groups established in 2010 2010 establishments in Minnesota Musical groups disestablished in 2017