Andrew Bird has announced his new album, external problems, will be released next Friday, July 21 via Loma Vista Recordings. As a preview, he shared the single “Mo Teef,” which you can play below.
Contains nine instruments, external problems As a companion piece to Bird’s 2022 album, internal problemsas he explained in a statement. “There are two things to note about this album,” he said. “One, none of these songs were recorded to make an album, I just happened to capture moments of melodic exploration over time. You can hear the theme internal problems Throughout the album, including the song “Epilogue,” just don’t care about bridges, choirs, and bands. I was able to capture the sound of music in everyday life, which is a very difficult thing. I play to have fun and get those thoughts out of my head. “
He continued, “Secondly, these pieces were mostly recorded outdoors in Ojai, California. I’m no stranger to outdoor recording echolocation series.My plan is to record internal problems Outside, but Leafblowers made it difficult… In the depths of the pandemic, away from the city and album events and Instagram strategies, back to where it all started. “
Watch the accompanying video below, produced by frequent collaborator Tyler Manson in collaboration with Patagonia.
external problems Will be available on vinyl as part of the tour’s exclusive 2xLP internal problems During Bird’s upcoming “Inside Problems Tour” ahead of its physical release on November 17th. See his full itinerary below and buy tickets here.
external problems artwork:
external problems Track list:
01. Mansi
02. Epilogue
03. Festival
04. What we see
05. Mormon House Gathering
06. Mortiff
07. Branches of Heaven
08. Improvise on familiar themes
09. Douyin
Andrew Bird tour dates in 2023:
07/20 – Pioneer Township, CA @ Pappy and Harriets #
07/21 – Los Angeles, CA @The Bellwether #
07/22 – Stanford, CA @Frost Amphitheater #
07/24 – Blue Note Summer Program in Napa, CA @ Silverado #
07/25 – Bend, OR @Hayden Homes Amphitheater #
07/26 – Vancouver, BC @ Performing Arts Center #
07/27 – Calgary, Alberta @ Calgary Folk Music Festival
07/30 – Evanston, IL @ Out of SPACE *#
08/01 – Bozeman, Montana @ The Elm #
08/02 – Sandy, Utah @ Sandy Amphitheatre#
08/03 – Beaver Creek, CO @ Vilar Performing Arts Center #
08/04 – Boulder, CO @Chautauqua #
08/05 – Boulder, CO @Chautauqua #
09/16 – Mammoth Lakes, CA @ Sierra Nevada Resort
09/30 – Jackson Hole, Wyoming @ Virginia Inn
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* = with Nora O’Connor
