Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief has announced a new live album, with the forthcoming record capturing shows on her 2024 solo tour.
Set for release on Thursday, April 24 via 4AD and Remote Control, Live at Revolution Hall is a 43-track collection of songs recorded across three days in June 2024. Largely capturing performances at Portland’s eponymous Revolution Hall, the record features fan favorites, deep cuts and unreleased gems from Lenker’s prolific catalog. One of these unreleased tracks, “Happiness,” has been shared to preview the forthcoming live album.
Backed by pianist Nick Hakim and violinist Josefin Runsteen, the album was recorded by engineer Andrew Sarlo, who has been a longtime producer of Lenker and Big Thief.
“This live album is another generous offering from Adrianne,” Sarlo said in a statement. “Performing a myriad of songs; some new, some rare, some favorites, and beyond in front of an audience and behind the scenes.
“Clocking in around 120 minutes featuring songs & vignettes recorded exclusively on reel to reel and cassette tape, there was an attempt to create a different spin on what a live album could be,” he added. “Recorded over the span of 3-days while on the Bright Future tour, we put friendship at the focal point making this a loving memento from one friend to another.”
Lenker’s 2024 tour saw her performing throughout North America, Europe, and the U.K. in support of her latest solo album, Bright Future. Hitting No. 5 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, the record also garnered Lenker her first Grammy nomination as a solo artist, in the best folk album category.
Lenker will return to the live stage later this year when Big Thief performs a series of live dates throughout September and October. The band haven’t released a new record since 2022’s Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, which became their best charting release to date with a peak of No. 31 on the Billboard 200.
In July 2024, the group announced the departure of bassist Max Oleartchik, citing “interpersonal reasons” for his exit. “It’s a big change for us and the four of us ask for your trust, respect, and care as we grow into the next chapter of our lives,” the band wrote in a statement at the time.
In February, Big Thief also unveiled a new L.A. wildfires benefit EP, with Passional Relations collecting some of their “favorite unreleased songs” to aid relief for those impacted by the fires in Los Angeles.
