It’s springtime in Texas, and everything seems possible.
For the first time in several years, we mostly sat out SXSW, though we’ll probably to be back next year – the only SW-related performance was a live soundtrack to some footage shot by Scottish filmmaker David Mackenzie on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha last year.
We’ve just started work on a new and very different album, about which we’ll have some major news soon.
Available now at your friendly local record shop, on your favorite internet music service, and/or at the Sub Pop Mega Mart.
So here's the thing: I really want to make a new SW record. But we don't have a contract. If I crowdfund its production next year, will you help me? (JM)
I'm in, will you come to Yorkshire UK on the tour it please. Xx
Yes... count me in! Please consider contacting Lucy Jordache or Steve Hogarth of Marillion for advice! They practically invented crowdfunding and Steve is a Shearwater fan.
I’m in. Participated in the PledgeMusic funding project for Buffalo Tom’s last album and the regular updates during the creative process added an extra layer to a great finished piece.
Anne Bannister and I will happily give y'all our money.
Always! Say the word; you'll have my support as much as I possibly can! <3
Just like John Vanderslice did... you'd be funded in a day! In fact... get Vanderslice to produce and I'd pay twice the price! 🤣❤
I would most definitely. I also think that a live album upfront and many different fundraising tiers would be most ideal.
100% yes. If any band can make this work, it's Shearwater. We are a very dedicated fanbase lol!
Yes please.. the Cluny gig in Newcastle was amazing.
So no more contract with Sub Pop?
Definitely. Also, have you tried Glitterhouse?
Most certainly! Liking the idea of the live album upfront too.
I feel like this would be pretty successful.
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! Happy to contribute monetarily and in any other way I can too!
Absolutely. I already have money set aside for this 😊
Hell yes.... You have my vote, please come and see us in Manchester and play Back Channels when you do. Awesome song 👍Big Manchester Love 😊
Absolutely, and I second (or third or fourth) the idea of crowdfunding with a live album up front if that's feasible. Here's hoping this is the way of the future for you.
Sorry to hear it. :( But yes, I will definitely help out in any way I can, the world needs your music!
I would pledge at least a $100 here and now - it's the least I could do for what your music has meant to me.
Definitely! Maybe try the Swans model and crowdfund with a live album upfront?
My wife and I will buy the special deluxe version 😁
Love my Lodger!!! Would help again in a heartbeat
Yes, most probably, depending on my cash flow
Yes and if you don't I'll be very sad.
Yes, just say the word, done
Reentering the world after a blissful month-long dive into the Bowie albums is bracing. I’m still getting educated. (JM)There has been a silent tragedy at Lalo - French Frigate Shoals.
In the words of biologist Carl Meyer, "This could have very serious implications for the seals, turtles and birds. East Island was THE nesting beach for most of Hawaii's green sea turtles. FFS seals are a significant component of the overall monk seal population. It wouldn't surprise me if this storm killed this year's cohort of pups and some of the adults."
The Berlin Trilogy is complete. We have so many people to thank. First of all, the Wordless Music Orchestra, who played Eno and Schulze so beautifully each night. Thank you, New Sounds and Arts Brookfield for making our dream possible and being such lovely teams of people. Maestro Carlos Alomar for your warmth, generosity, and excellent advice. Richie Clarke for wrangling the sound in a tough room. And of course, the incredible musicians - Travis Laplante, Eliot Krimsky, Ed Rodriguez, Jamie Stewart, Joshua Halpern, Sadie Powers, Dan Duszynski, & Lucas Oswald who put in mountains of practice time and so much heart; it really shows and we loved every second of it. All love from EL & JM. #berlintrilogy #davidbowie #shearwater
I like how it looks like we're about to be annihilated by a legion of Sith lords in the bottom pic (JM)
you guys were amazing! thank you for a wonderful evening ❤
Thank you so much for this gift.
Wish I could’ve gone to more than one night. Lodger was excellent though! Hope you guys do some more shows in NYC in the coming year. I’m still listening to Jet Plane and Oxbow all the time. It’s been medicinal over the last couple of years
I'm over the pond and love that you've done this in honour of my other favourite artist! I hope that this experience fuels the creative Shearwater juices and we can look forward to a sequel to Jet Plane and Oxbow soon. I also hope that you get itchy feet and come back to the UK soon as I didn't know very much about you last time. Bristol is a lovely city 😉
Envious of all the Brooklynnites and others who were able to participate and enjoy!
Amaing amazing concert. Thank you for the Low performance.
