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Big Thief Release 'Double Infinity,' First Album as a Trio

The trio recorded a nine-song set live with guests following Max Oleartchik’s departure.

Overview

  • Out today on 4AD, the nine-track LP marks the band’s sixth studio album and first since reconfiguring to Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, and James Krivchenia.
  • Recorded live at New York’s Power Station with longtime producer Dom Monks, the sessions grew from extended in-studio improvisation.
  • The group widened its circle of contributors, featuring ambient pioneer Laraaji alongside close friends June McDoom, Alena Spanger, and Hannah Cohen, with textures that include zither, keys, and tape loops.
  • Lenker arrived with over 100 song ideas and narrowed them to nine, exploring aging, memory, family, and relationship dynamics on tracks such as “Incomprehensible,” “Los Angeles,” and “Words.”
  • Early reviews note a stylistic pivot toward higher-fidelity folk-pop and groove-driven arrangements, drawing praise for the bold direction as well as some reservations about lighter textures and repeated mantras.