Kevin Morby hinted last week that something new was coming, and now the cat's out of the bag: new album Sundowner will be out October 16 via Dead Oceans.
Katie & Kevin's livestream this week also featured covers of Lucinda Williams and Dottie West, some of their original songs, a call from comedian Kate Berlant, and more.
Waxahatchee's tour has a few openers varying by date, including Bonny Doon (who have two members that play on her new album), Shamir, Mirah, Radiator Hospital, and Ohmme.
Swearin' are back from hiatus with their first album in five years and first for Merge. Related band Waxahatchee are also releasing a new EP on Merge this year.
Snail Mail's Lindsey Jordan introduced the cover of Sheryl Crow's "Strong Enough," on which she dueted with Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield, with "this is for all the heteros, thank you."
It was Aimee Mann's second NYC performance of the night, and made extra exciting thanks to a set from indie legends Superchunk, who brought out Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield.