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Big Thief Releases Double Infinity, a Nine-Song, Synth-Tinged Pivot

Early reviews cite a collaborative trio era built on live improvisation with a broadened palette.

Overview

  • The LP arrives September 5 on 4AD following advance singles including “Incomprehensible,” “Los Angeles” and “Grandmother.”
  • Sessions at New York’s Power Station with producer Dom Monks centered on real-time interplay and extended improvisation.
  • Following bassist Max Oleartchik’s exit, the band recorded as a trio of Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek and James Krivchenia with a rotating cast of contributors.
  • Guests include ambient/New Age artist Laraaji as well as June McDoom, Alena Spanger and Hannah Cohen, adding textures such as zither, keys and choral vocals.
  • Rolling Stone and NME praise the adventurous sound shift while highlighting Lenker’s writing on memory, aging, family and relationships.