MUSIC NEWS - Alternative rockers They Might Be Giants have announced a September release of a new kids CD and full length animated DVD, Here Comes Science.  It's the follow-up to this years Grammy Award winning Best Children's Album Here Come the 123s.  The 2-disc set will be available as exclusives thru Amazon (on disc) and  iTunes (digitally) on September 1, with a release everywhere else on September 22 via Idlewild/Disney Sound (order below thru MNN).  And, an Autumn tour to promote the releases has been announced (see full itinerary below).

John Flansburgh and John Linnell have put their heads together again to create engaging and educational tunes, but this time for older kids! Though this release is geared towards post-toddlers, like most TMBG family releases, adults won't be surprised when they catch themselves popping these songs into their own iPod.  Packed with TMBG’s signature melodies and highly energized arrangements, Here Comes Science examines a wide array of scientific ideas. Titles include “Photosynthesis,” “Meet the Elements” and the fully rocking “I Am a Paleontologist”. 

The Brooklyn rockers entered the world of kids' music in 2002 with their self-styled kids album No! The release was immediately met with audience and gained critical raves, and became an unexpected commercial success. They followed up that effort with a collaboration with fine artist Marcel Dzama on the CD & picture book Bed, Bed, Bed (Simon and Schuster), and worked with with Walt Disney Records for the album and DVD Here Come the ABCs.

Every song on Here Comes Science comes with a video! TMBG will be adding new videos to their popular "They Might Be Giants Family Video Podcast" in August 2009, which can be found on iTunes.  A new song with video will be featured every week - the perfect destination for families looking to share a musical moment together right before bedtime.

In addition to  the kids "Science" project,  Flansburgh has revealed that They Might Be Giants is working on full-fledged rock album with plans for a spring 2010 release. The band started the rock project back in March and has eight tracks completed.