I love this band and how prolific they are. If it weren’t for the pandemic we probably would have the new album already. Also it seems like they’re only getting better and better with every new song. Truly the best band going right now, they are on a role.
Based on Max’s stories they’re playing another outdoor show tonight somewhere in the desert edit - he’s posting videos of Mega Bog setting up, so Big Thief may not be playing but Buck is there too so they probably are
Looks like it was a relatively private event in Joshua Tree. Big Thief, Mega Bog, and an unknown duo played. I haven't seen much info aside from some IG stories edit - added clips
Here's a complete list of all unreleased songs, as far as I know Songs with confirmed names (newest to oldest): - Once a Buncha Times - Red Moon (clip, might be Blue Lightning) - Blue Lightning (clip, might be Red Moon) - Certainty (at 25:21) - Change - 12,000 Lines - Only Place (clips, full version in private fb group at 13:45) - Simulation Swarm - Happiness - Dried Roses (solo at 4:02) - Bruiser - Someone 2 (partial) - Time Escaping - Dragon (solo, full band clips) - Spud Infinity (solo) - Oldest (at 40:17) Songs without names: - "nobody's boy" (at 2:16:47) - "city up north" (partial) - "no reason to believe" (clips) - "quiet room" (clip) - "when you touch me" (clips, full solo version in private fb group) - "don't know what i'd do with you" (clips) - "formless secret" (at 23:23) - "til i'm brave" (at 29:15) - "the last time" (possibly called Geese) - "cell phone" (possibly called Hear It) - "if love is blind" Titles of unknown songs: - Telepathy - Geese - Calm - Shadow Too - Hear It - Phoenix - Lotion
post on hipinion: (emphasis mine) "Saw Big Thief at a secret show out in the desert Sunday night, there were like 50 people there under the full moon. Magical vibes. Their new material is like instant classic country/folk songs and everyone was completely bewitched. They soundchecked with a song called 12,000 Lines which made everyone shut the fuck up and cry a little--sounded like one of the best songs Lucinda forgot to write. Then later I overheard that evidently they recorded 40 songs for their next album but are only gonna use 25 of them... ? Anyway the show was amazing then after the music was done we were singing songs around a bonfire and someone busted out a ketamine nebulizer and a DMT vape and the night became the day and I'm still recovering lol"
We are not worthy. Seeing them twice in 3 days. My first two concerts since the 1975 last January. (I got to see Jeff Tweedy perform at my hometowns Drive In last September but besides that).
They just announced that proof of vaccination/negative test in 48 hours and a mask will be required on their tour. so glad to hear this. Was the first concert I’m attending in 18 months and was getting a little anxiety. This helps with that.
Merch store has two new items- a mug with the dragon design and a shirt with the little things artwork. Still no hint of an album release date so that summer estimate must have gotten pushed back. I really hope we at least get it this year
Seeing this band for the first time at Governors Ball which...will be an odd vibe for them. Nonetheless, seems like they are playing a ton of unreleased stuff which will be great to hear.
They’re definitely soundchecking somewhere right now. Based on IG stories from Max and @_tech_specs who does FOH. This band loves doing secret shows edit - looks like they were at Headliners, just doing soundcheck a day early I guess
Big Thief - Certainty No word yet on a corresponding album but this basically confirms that the campfire sketch will be the album cover