big thief released a new single “Vampire Empire,” on which they previously performed Colbert They have played regularly on tour since last fall. It’s a great song that lets Big Thief embrace their tough side (like “Not”), says Adrianne Lenker:
For me, it’s about breaking free from toxic internal patterns – leaving behind the energy-draining empire that belies the pure essence, knowing what healthy boundaries are, and finding the strength to live them up in order to realize the possibility of giving and receiving (inner and outer In) unbroken and limitless love.
The song will be released on 4AD in October on a 7-inch version, accompanied by “Born For Loving You,” which Big Thief also played live recently.
Big Thief’s Buck Meek is also preparing for his 4AD solo debut haunted mountain, he will tour Racket, New York on October 27th. All dates and more information can be found here.
Big Thief also has upcoming dates, listed below.
Bandit — 2023 Tour Dates
on Monday. July 17 – Burlington, VT @ Shelburne Museum Lawn^ – SOLD OUT
Tuesday. July 18 – Northampton, MA @ Pine Tree Theater^ – SOLD OUT
Wednesday. July 19 – Kingston, NY @ Ulster Center for the Performing Arts^ – SOLD OUT
Saturday. July 22 – Chicago, IL @ Pitchfork Music Festival
sun. July 23 – Nelsonville, Ohio – Nelsonville Music Festival
Wednesday. July 26 – Indianapolis, IN @Egyptian Room ^
Thursday. July 27 – Madison, WI @The Sylvee ^ – SOLD OUT
Saturday. July 29 – Omaha, NE @ Maha Festival
on Monday. July 31 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks*
Thursday. August 3 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theater* – SOLD OUT
Friday. August 4th – Portland, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater* – SOLD OUT
Saturday. August 5 – Seattle, WA @ Marymoor Amphitheater* – SOLD OUT
Tuesday. August 8 – Berkeley, CA @ Berkeley Greek Theater*
Wednesday. 8/9 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery$ – SOLD OUT
^ = with Nick Hakim
* = Lucinda Williams
$ = Bill Callahan
