Adrianne Lenker
Big Thief Unveil New Single ‘Simulation Swarm’
Indie-folk darlings Big Thief just released their newest single “Simulation Swarm” amid anticipation for their next record. “Simulation Swarm” stands out as an unreleased fan favorite performed at the band’s live shows. Adrianne Lenker continues to delve into her poetic folk roots with emotionally resonant lyricism layered over catchy guitar riffs. Prior to the release of “Simulation Swarm,” Big Thief released several singles including “Little Things/Sparrow,” “Certainty,” “Change,” “Time Escaping” and “No Reason/Spud Infinity.” The band’s last record, Two Hands, floored audiences in 2019 with their attention to subtle emotions and the ability to translate these emotions into deeply moving songs. Big Thief finds their strength in the narratives they craft. [embedded content][embedded conte...
Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker to Release Two New Albums
Big Thief singer/guitarist Adrianne Lenker released the lead single, “anything,” today (Sept. 4) from her songs album, which will join instrumentals as her fourth and fifth solo albums. The records are due on Oct.23, via 4AD. The video for “Anything” can be seen below. [embedded content] The writing and recording for Songs and instrumentals began in April, following Big Thief’s COVID-related tour cancellation. To escape New York City, Lenker found a cabin in Western Massachusetts to write and record, and it was done all digitally. “As I settled into the cabin over the course of a month, I grew really connected to the space itself,” Lenker said in a statement. “The one-room cabin felt like the inside of an acoustic guitar — it was such a joy to hear the notes reverberate...
