Interpol just published a letter to fans “Cherished Interpudlians” to announce work on its fourth record has commenced, at least the writing stage that is, which is a perfectly justifiable excuse to post this video of the best song off Our Love to Admire, “Pace Is the Trick.” The band succinctly describes the state of its new music: “And without going into too much detail, the songs sound vital.” Ok, then. The letter also directs fans to individual members’ side work: Carlos Dengler’s new film and Sam Fogarino’s other band, Magnetic Morning. The full letter follows.

Cherished Interpudlians

It’s been a long time. We shouldn’t have left you…

After the touring for OLTA came to an end, we all dispersed to tend to our individual personal lives.
…And to get our ducks in a row.

Now the band has reconvened, and we are rehearsing new songs.

We find ourselves marveling at the tremendous focus
that has defined our early rehearsals for this, our 4th effort.

All kidding aside, we feel like a new band.

Once again, we have no concept to this batch of song-writing.
(We are often asked about our intentions when we set out to write music.)
There is rarely any intention to this process.
We just make the music.

And without going into too much detail, the songs sound vital.

It’s as though we’ve hit upon a balance between our urgency and
our calm. And true to our better work, this is music that unravels over time.

We anticipate that, once it’s done, you high-minded folks will welcome the music…
into your bedrooms…to swagger and breathe…

It’s still early, yet, though. We will keep you posted.

In the meantime, a couple of us have kept ourselves busy with extra-curricular activities. Carlos has made a film called My Friends Told Me About You and Sam has released a record with his band Magnetic Morning

And we hope that you’re all weathering well the turmoil of the age.

Lovingly,

Interpol