LOW is sharing the first song and video from the gorgeous, arresting new album, HEY WHAT, out September 10th, 2021 worldwide on Sub Pop.
HEY WHAT, the astonishing new Low album, will be released worldwide on September 10th, 2021 on Sub Pop Records. In anticipation of the new album, the beloved group is sharing “Days Like These,” the first single, and its official video, helmed by their longtime friend and director, Karlos Rene Ayala.
HEY WHAT is Low’s thirteenth full-length release in twenty-seven years, and their third with producer BJ Burton. The new album finds the group focusing on their craft, staying out of the fray, and holding fast their faith to find new ways to express the discord and delight of being alive, to turn the duality of existence into hymns we can share. These ten pieces—each built around their own instantaneous, undeniable hook—are turbocharged by the vivid textures that surround them.
The ineffable, familiar harmonies of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker breakthrough the chaos like a life raft. Layers of distorted sound accrete with each new verse-building, breaking, colossal then restrained, a solemn vow only whispered. There will be time to unravel and attribute meaning to the music and art of these times, but the creative moment looks FORWARD, with teeth. HEY WHATis now available for preorder on CD/LP/CS/DSPs from Sub Pop. LP preorders from megamart.subpop.com, select independent retailers in North America andi n the U.K, and inE urope will receive the limited Loser Edition on clear vinyl (while supplies last). HEY WHAT’s minimal album cover, evoking interference patterns, was designed by UK multidisciplinary artist Peter Liversidge. HEY WHAT is the band’s first release since Double Negative, one of the best-reviewed albums of 2018, with year-end honors from Uncut(#1), The Guardian, NPR, and more. The album also earned “Best of the Decade: 2010s” placement from Brooklyn Vegan, and Pitchfork.
Low has announced a 30 date world tour with North American shows beginning in March 2022, with UK & European dates to follow in May. See below for a full list of shows.
Picture by: Nathan Keay
North America 2022:
Mar.
22-Bloomington, IN-BishopMar.
25-Birmingham, AL-SaturnMar.
26-Atlanta, GA-Terminal WestMar.
28-Washington, DC-Miracle TheatreMar.
29-Philadelphia, PA-World Cafe LiveMar.
31-New York, NY-Webster HallApr.
01-Providence, RI-Columbus Theater
Apr.
02-Montreal, QC-Theatre FairmountApr.
04-Toronto, ON-The Axis ClubApr.05-Detroit, MI-Loving TouchApr.
07-Chicago, IL-Rubloff Auditorium at Art InstituteApr.
08-Madison, WI-High Noon Saloon
UK & Europe 2022:
Apr.
25-Edinburgh, UK-Queen's HallApr.
26-Dublin, IE-Vicar StreetApr.
27-Manchester, UK-Manchester CathedralApr.
28-Brighton, UK-St. George's Church BrightonApr.
29-London, UK-St. John at Hackney Church-
30-Bristol, UK-Trinity