#jacks-mannequin

#jacks-mannequin

Opener "Islands of Men" shimmers with rapturous possibility. A steady drum beat punctuates the crowd's anticipation before Emily Green's guitar throbs to life, and then frontman Cameron Winter's vocals warble in the foreground, a tentative entrance that quickly builds into an infernal madrigal. As the opening tease explodes into driving chords-"Will you stop running away from what is real?"-a keyboard riff dances underneath the chaos.

I've felt terrible ever since, because it's such a responsibility to not screw up like that, he said. I was naive, of course people are gonna pick that up. But I just felt it was kind of a private moment. I thought I was safe in the bubble. And it was so fast. If there was ever a too soon,' it was this, he added. And maybe I thought I was on it, or ahead of the curve. But no, it was definitely too soon.

Over the years, Andrews has garnered comparisons to fellow Arizona native Linda Ronstadt for her rich, clear tone, which can modulate from quivering vibrato to crystalline belt on a dime. From the first piercing high of opening track "Pendulum Swing," Andrews commands her dynamic voice across Valentine, swinging into phrases with the grace and gravity of a trapeze artist.

Father John Misty is back with a new song titled "The Old Law," his first new material since the 2024 release of Mahashmashana. Stream it below. Co-produced by Josh Tillman himself with Drew Erickson, the track isn't new to diehard fans. It debuted live in 2024 and quickly became a setlist staple under the working title "God's Trash." Musically, the track pairs his airy vocals with a steady acoustic guitar and a lively electric riff over top.