Mitski Reveals Her Sixth Studio Album 'Laurel Hell'

Welcome to Mitski’sLaurel Hell.

Set to be released on 4 February 2022 via Dead Oceans, the singer-songwriter’s sixth studio album is reportedly going to be “more uptempo and dance-y.”

In a press release, Mitski said: “I needed to create something that was also a pep talk… Like, it’s time, we’re going to dance through this.”  

“Laurel Hell is a soundtrack for transformation, a map to the place where vulnerability and resilience, sorrow and delight, error and transcendence can all sit within our humanity, can all be seen as worthy of acknowledgment, and ultimately, love.” 

Recorded with longtime producer Patrick Hyland, this will be the Japanese-American singer’s first full-length record since 2018’s monumental success that was, Be The Cowboy. It’s safe to say that Mitski’s indefinite hiatus is now over. 

In addition to the announcement of Laurel Hell, Mitski has also premiered an apocalyptic music video for the second single off her new album: the synth-heavy ‘The Only Heartbreaker’ which was co-written by Dan Wilson. 

Directed by Maegan Houang and Jeff Desom, the visual for the song was filmed almost entirely in front of a green screen and depicts Mitski prancing around in a burning forest before the world implodes into smithereens. 

In a statement, Mitski notes that the track comes from the perspective of “the person always messing up in the relationship.” Indeed, the powerfully evocative imagery shown in the visual represents the crushing sadness of knowing that you’ve inflicted pain upon a loved one: “I also wanted to depict something sadder beneath the surface, that maybe the reason you’re always the one making mistakes is because you’re the only one trying.”

Mitski, who is certainly no stranger to confessional lyricism, has always been one for giving riveting performances. Take it from her live rendition of ‘Class of 2013’ at the NPR Tiny Desk setwhere she can be seen bellowing into her pulsating guitar. 

If you miss the raw energy of Mitski’s shows, you’d definitely want to check out her 2022 tour in the US/UK/EU. Tickets are now available on her website. 

Note: While most of these dates are now sold out, there is still a waitlist for certain shows—hopefully you’ll be able to snag a ticket for one of those. 

 

TOUR

FEB 17, 2022

The Orange Peel

Asheville, NC

SOLD OUT

 

FEB 18, 2022

The Ritz

Raleigh, NC

SOLD OUT

 

FEB 19, 2022

The Eastern

Atlanta, GA

SOLD OUT

 

FEB 21, 2022

Iron City

Birmingham, AL

SOLD OUT

 

FEB 22, 2022

Civic Theatre

New Orleans, LA

SOLD OUT

 

FEB 24, 2022

The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall

Houston, TX

SOLD OUT

 

FEB 25, 2022

The Factory in Deep Ellum

Dallas, TX

SOLD OUT

 

FEB 26, 2022

Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater

Austin, TX

SOLD OUT

 

FEB 28, 2022

The Van Buren

Phoenix, AZ

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 2, 2022

Shrine Exposition Hall

Los Angeles, CA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 3, 2022

Shrine Exposition Hall

Los Angeles, CA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 4, 2022

Fox Theater

Oakland, CA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 5, 2022

Fox Theater

Oakland, CA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 7, 2022

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Portland, OR

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 9, 2022

Moore Theatre

Seattle, WA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 10, 2022

Moore Theatre

Seattle, WA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 12, 2022

Mission Ballroom

Denver, CO

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 14, 2022

Palace Theatre

Saint Paul, MN

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 15, 2022

Miller High Life Theatre

Milwaukee, WI

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 17, 2022

Masonic Temple Theatre

Detroit, MI

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 18, 2022

Massey Hall

Toronto, ON

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 19, 2022

St-Jean-Baptiste Church

Montreal, QC

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 21, 2022

Roadrunner

Boston, MA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 22, 2022

Roadrunner

Boston, MA

Sold Out

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MAR 24, 2022

Radio City Music Hall

New York, NY

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 25, 2022

Franklin Music Hall

Philadelphia, PA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 26, 2022

The Anthem

Washington, DC

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 27, 2022

The Anthem

Washington, DC

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 29, 2022

Stage AE

Pittsburgh, PA

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 30, 2022

Old Forester's Paristown Hall

Louisville, KY

SOLD OUT

 

MAR 31, 2022

Ryman Auditorium

Nashville, TN

SOLD OUT

 

APR 21, 2022

Marble Factory

Bristol, UK

SOLD OUT

 

APR 22, 2022

University Union Refectory

Leeds, UK

SOLD OUT

 

APR 23, 2022

Barrowland Ballroom

Glasgow, UK

SOLD OUT

 

APR 25, 2022

Vicar Street

Dublin, IE

SOLD OUT

 

APR 26, 2022

Manchester Academy

Manchester, UK

SOLD OUT

 

APR 28, 2022

The Roundhouse

London, UK

SOLD OUT

 

APR 29, 2022

O2 Academy Brixton

London, UK

Sold Out

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APR 30, 2022

Les Nuits Botanique Festival

Brussels, BE

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 2, 2022

Le Grand Mix

Tourcoing, FR

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 3, 2022

L'Olympia

Paris, FR

TICKETS

 

MAY 4, 2022

Paradiso

Amsterdam, NL

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 6, 2022

Kaufleuten

Zürich, CH

TICKETS

 

MAY 7, 2022

Les Docks

Lausanne, CH

TICKETS

 

MAY 9, 2022

Metropol

Berlin, DE

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 10, 2022

Vega

Copenhagen, DK

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 11, 2022

Fållan

Stockholm, SE

TICKETS

 

MAY 12, 2022

Sentrum Scene

Oslo, NO

TICKETS

 

MAY 14, 2022

Fabrik

Hamburg, DE

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 15, 2022

Carlswerk Victoria

Cologne, DE

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 17, 2022

WUK

Vienna, AT

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 18, 2022

Archa Theatre

Prague, CZ

SOLD OUT

 

MAY 19, 2022

Strom

Munich, DE

SOLD OUT

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