Mitski has revealed exciting details about her highly anticipated album. «The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We» is set to release on September 15 via Dead Oceans, featuring 11 tracks that promise to captivate listeners with Mitski's signature style and emotional depth.
Introducing ‘Bug Like an Angel’As a thrilling preview of her forthcoming album, Mitski has unveiled the lead single, ‘Bug Like an Angel’, accompanied by a visually captivating music video directed by Noel Paul. The song explores themes of self-destruction and community, setting the tone for the rest of the album's powerful storytelling.
Mitski's Artistic Evolution‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’ marks Mitski's fifth studio album, following the success of her critically acclaimed work, «Laurel Hell,» released in early 2022. The album quickly became the best-selling album in the United States that year, and it's lead single, ‘The Only Heartbreaker,’ soared to the top spot on the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart—a momentous achievement for the talented artist.
The Making of the AlbumRecorded at Bomb Shelter Studios in Nashville and produced by her frequent collaborator Patrick Hyland, Mitski's latest album is a masterpiece of musical inspiration. Influenced by a wide range of artists, from the experimental sounds of Arthur Russell to the evocative scores of spaghetti westerns by Ennio Morricone, each of the 11 tracks on the album reflects Mitski's unique perspective and creative vision. Mitski's songwriting process for ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’ was a gradual one, with each track born from moments of inspiration she experienced throughout the past few years. Immersed in her surroundings, Mitski found herself moved by the
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