Zola Jesus shares "Siphon" from new LP, hosting "immersive audiovisual" listening party

Zola Jesus has shared “Siphon,” the new single from her forthcoming album Okovi which is out September 8 via Sacred Bones. As she explains, this very personal song was not only almost not a single, but almost not on the album:

Initially, I was apprehensive about releasing ‘Siphon’ into the world. This song was not intended for public consumption. It was written for someone very close to me who had attempted suicide for the second time. In the weeks surrounding this tragedy, I desperately tried everything I could to convince them to stay alive. There is no greater horror than watching someone you love physically destroy themselves… not knowing if you would see them tomorrow. In the end, I decided this song needed to be heard, not only by this person, but by others as well.

You can stream “Siphon” below.

Fans in NYC can hear Zola Jesus’ new album in a special “immersive audiovisual experience” called “Okovi / Surround” which happens September 13 at 393 Broadway. It’s presented by Sonos and is at 8 PM, no RSVP required. Flyer for that event is below.

Zola’s fall tour kicks off at Basilica Hudson on September 16, and then hits Brooklyn on October 4 at Rough Trade with John Wiese (tickets). Updated tour dates are listed below

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Zola Jesus – 2017 Tour Dates
09/16 – Hudson, NY – Basilica Soundscape
9/20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
09/21 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
09/22 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
09/23 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
09/25 – Dallas, TX – Kessler Theater
09/26 – Austin, TX – North Door
09/27 – New Orleans, LA – Siberia
09/28 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
09/29 – Asheville, NC – The Mothlight
09/30 – Washington, DC – U Street
10/01 – Boston, MA – ICA Boston
10/03 – Philadelphia, PA – PhilaMOCA
10/04 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
10/06 – Toronto, ON – Longboat Hall
10/07 – Detroit, MI – Assemble Sound Church
10/08 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
10/09 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
10/10 – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
10/11 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
10/13 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
10/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
10/16 – Oakland, CA – Starline Social Club
10/17 – San Francisco, CA – Independent
10/19 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile
10/20 – Portland, OR – The Old Church
10/21 – Vancouver, BC – Venue
10/28 – Cologne, DE – Luxor
10/29 – Brighton, UK – The Haunt
10/31 – Glasgow, UK – St. Luke’s
11/01 – Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
11/02 – Leeds, UK – Belgrave Music Hall
11/03 – Norwich, UK – Arts Centre
11/04 – Liverpool, UK – Stanley Theatre
11/06 – Dublin, IE – Whelan’s
11/07 – London, UK – Village Underground
11/08 – Paris, FR – Le Point Ephémère
11/12 – Geneva, CH – La Gravière
11/14 – Roma, IT – Monk
11/15 – Bologna, IT – Locomotiv
11/16 – Bern, CH – Dampfzentrale
11/17 – Milan, IT – Magnolia
11/18 – Zagreb, HR – Mocvara
11/20 – Nuremburg, DE – Z-Bau
11/21 – Vienna, AT – Fluc
11/22 – Berlin, DE – SO36
11/23 – Leipzig, DE – UT Connewitz
11/25 – Frankfurt, DE – Mousonturm
11/27 – Brussels, BE – Beursschouwburg
11/28 – Amsterdam, NL – Paradiso
11/29 – Hamburg, DE – Uebel & Gefahrlich