On August 21, 2017, “Last Gang Records” label released “Challengers”, the fourth New Pornographers studio album. It was recorded 2006 – 2007, at “The Seaside Lounge” in Brooklyn, New York, and was produced by Phil Palazzolo, John Collins, and A. C. Newman.

Personnel:

• C.Newman– vocals, guitar, piano, Wurlitzer, Casio, mandolin, percussion, bass melodion, bass
• Blaine Thurier– Fender Rhodes, sampler
• Dan Bejar– vocals, shakers, guitar, piano
• John Collins– bass, baritone guitar, glockenspiel, mandolin, guitars, Casio, tambourine
• Kathryn Calder– vocals, piano, Wurlitzer
• Kurt Dahle– vocals, drums, percussion
• Neko Case– vocals
• Todd Fancey– guitars, banjo, mandolin
• Brendan Ryan – accordion, French horn, trumpet
• Leslie Kubicka – flute, piccolo
• Alan Hampton – double bass
• Eileen Gannon – harp
• Olivier Manchon – violin
• Tara Szczygielski – violin
• Marla Hansen – viola
• Benjamin D. Calb – cello
• Howard Redekopp- mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by A. C. Newman, except where noted.

1. My Rights Versus Yours
2. All the Old Showstoppers
3. Challengers
4. Myriad Harbour – Dan Bejar
5. All the Things That Go to Make Heaven and Earth
6. Failsafe
7. Unguided
8. Entering White Cecilia – Dan Bejar
9. Go Places
10. Mutiny, I Promise You
11. Adventures in Solitude
12. The Spirit of Giving – Dan Bejar