New Music: Mitski, Pete Yorn, Band of Horses, and more!

Song: “The Only Heartbreaker”
Artist: Mitski
Album: Laurel Hell
Release: 2021

Mitski Miyawaki describes her eclectic cross-cultural identity as “half Japanese, half American but not fully either”, a feeling that is often reflected in her music, which occasionally discusses issues of belonging. She’s announced her new album Laurel Hell, which will be released February 4, 2022. She says it’s an album of love songs about real relationships that are not power struggles to be won or lost. Mitski is heading out on a sold out tour next year in support of the new album. Mitski’s last album Be the Cowboy, was listed by music critics as the best album of 2018.

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Song: “Elizabeth Taylor”
Artist: Pete Yorn
Album: Hawaii
Released: 2021

20 years after the release of his debut album musicforthemorningafter, Pete Yorn announces his latest album with his new song “Elizabeth Taylor.”  It’s off his latest album Hawaii set for release in early 2022. Considered one of his generation’s best songwriters, Pete proves his capabilities once again with “Elizabeth Taylor.” It’s proof of how an artist perfects their style and songwriting over the span of their career, creating music that encapsulates them perfectly.

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Song: “Crutch”
Artist: Band of Horses
Album: Things Are Great
Release: 2021

Band of Horses will release Things Are Great January 21, 2022; their first studio album in over five years. To celebrate, the band has already shared the song “Crutch.” Ben Bridwell explains,” I think like a lot of my songs, ‘Crutch’ starts with something from my real life. Obviously ‘Crutch’ means some of the things that I was dependent on. My relationship for one. I thought it was funny how crushes also feel like crutches.”

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Song: “Write A List Of Things To Look Forward To”
Artist: Courtney Barnett
Album: Things Take Time, Take Time
Release: 2021

Courtney Barnett has released her new album Things Take Time, Take Time. Courtney says of this track: “I found a deeper communication with people in my life – deeper conversations, and a new level of gratitude for friendships that had been there for so long that I had maybe taken for granted.”

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Song: “Dream Never Dies”
Artist: Lo Moon 
Release: 2021

The newest release from indie rock band Lo Moon comes three years after their last release. Fans will not be disappointed that the ethereal sound they’ve come to expect from the band is still present with their new music. An incredible vocal centered track it’s a perfect intro to the new music that will soon be coming from the band.

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Song: “Hold U”
Artist: Indigo De Souza
Album: Any Shape You Take
Release: 2021

The second single off the album Any Shape You Take, “Hold U” is a vulnerable look into the singer’s emotions. A raw beginning with the vocals centered and the instrumentals stripped away is a beautiful introduction to the song. Bass and electric guitar are intertwined throughout the song with the melody but throughout the vocals stay the focal point, only adding to the emotional edge of the track.

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Song: “I Need Your Love”
Artist: Charley Crockett
Album: Music City USA
Release: 2021

A track off the singer’s second full length album of 2021, “I Need Your Love” is accompanied by a music video that showcases the singer singing straight to the camera as he walks through an empty town.  “I Need Your Love” has a slow tempo, showcasing the singers vocal talent and his love of soul.