New Orleans funk-rockers Flow Tribe are not stopping to take a breath. Hot on the heels of a busy Jazz Fest 2013 schedule, this week they release the music video for their new single, “Fiya On Esplanade” and host a release party for their new EP this Saturday, May 18 at the Maple Leaf Bar.

Flow Tribe "Painkillers" EP release show, May 18 at the Maple Leaf

Now a staple on the college and festival circuit, Flow Tribe further define their style, self-described as “a soul-shaking mixture of sounds guaranteed to drive you wild,” with this latest project, entitled Painkiller, released digitally through most major online music retailers on Tuesday, May 14. The first single off the EP, “Fiya On Esplanade” addresses a curious “neighborhood watch” story, perhaps a slight departure from the lyricism of previous songwriting. The band invites you “pop a painkiller” by experiencing their fresh new tunes online or live in concert this week.

Sample Flow Tribe’s Painkillers by watching the video for “Fiya On Esplanade,” recorded live while on tour in Knoxville, TN (which strangely enough looks a lot like the cozy Maple Leaf stage)  here.

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/63862506[/vimeo]

Check them out live this Saturday, May 18 for their Painkiller EP release show at The Maple Leaf Bar, where they will be performing brand new material.

Flow Tribe Painkiller EP Release Show
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Location: The Maple Leaf Bar
3816 Oak St. (map)
Neighborhood: Uptown / Carrollton
More Info: www.flowtribe.com