Explosions in the Sky have announced that they've completely finished writing for their next album. The album has six songs, ranging from three to thirteen minutes in length and will have artwork from Esteban Rey. The band plans to begin recording the album in August and hopes for a February release.

The band will be performing a few shows in the meantime, including the 10th anniversary/birthday party for Temporary Residence Records on September 2nd at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City and the Austin City Limits Festival on September 16th.