BRANDI CARLILE’S BY THE WAY, I FORGIVE YOU NOW STREAMING AT
NPR MUSIC                       

ALBUM OUT FEBRUARY 16, PRE-ORDER NOW

PRODUCED BY DAVE COBB AND SHOOTER JENNINGS

“AN ADELE-MEETS JONI
MITCHELL TOUR DE FORCE.”
★★★★

 

“IF THERE’S ANY JUSTICE
IN THE WORLD, BY THE WAY, I FORGIVE YOU SHOULD CATAPULT BRANDI CARLILE INTO MUSIC’S UPPER ECHELONS.”

 

Brandi Carlile’s highly anticipated new album By The Way, I Forgive You, is now streaming in full as part of NPR Music’s “First Listen” series. Listen HERE. Of the album, NPR Music praises, “With the squalling urgency of her songwriting and the serrated exertion of her vocal attack, she’s accentuated the emotional labor involved in speaking truth, confronting sources of pain and resisting alienation.”

Out next Friday, February 16, the album is now available for pre-order, which includes an immediate download of four album tracks including the album’s first single “The Joke.” Produced by Grammy-Award winning producer Dave Cobb and acclaimed musician Shooter Jennings, the album is Carlile’s first release in partnership with Cobb’s Low Country Sound imprint at Elektra Records.

Already receiving widespread attention, Carlile recently performed “The Joke” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (watch the performance HERE). The song was also featured on former President Barack Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2017 list.

Critical praise for By The Way, I Forgive You…

“…an Adele-meets Joni Mitchell tour de force.”—Rolling Stone ★★★★

“…quickly chiseled itself a spot at the top of the best vocal performances of the year, and provided one of the most poignant lyrical moments too.”—Rolling Stone

“…a stunning vocal performance from Carlile, swathed in warm piano, big drums and a perfect string arrangement.” —NPR Music

“…a raw, stunning demonstration of Carlile’s vocal prowess and offers an inspirational message of empowerment and resilience.” —American Songwriter

“…showcases some of Carlile’s finest lyricism and singing yet.”—Entertainment Weekly

“…her new musical masterpiece, By the Way, I Forgive You.”—The Bluegrass Situation

“If there's any justice in the world, By The Way, I Forgive You should catapult Brandi Carlile into music's upper echelons.”—Salon

In celebration of the album, the band will embark on an extensive nationwide tour this year including shows at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom (sold out), Seattle’s Moore Theatre (two nights, both sold out), New York’s Beacon Theatre (three nights), Boston’s Orpheum Theatre (two nights, first night sold out), Chicago’s Chicago Theatre and Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. All concert tickets are now on sale. See below for details.

Recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A, By The Way, I Forgive You includes ten new songs written by Carlile and longtime collaborators and bandmates Tim and Phil Hanseroth. Of their close relationship, Brandi comments, “The Twins and I have been in a band for so long now. And not just a band, we are literally a family. When you create art with twins, it becomes unclear when I end and where they begin.” In addition to Carlile (vocals, guitar, piano), Tim Hanseroth (vocals, bass), Phil Hanseroth (vocals, guitar), Cobb (guitar, percussion) and Jennings (piano, organ), the album features Chris Powell (drums), Josh Neumann (cello), John Mark Painter (French horn) as well as string arrangements and conducting by the late Paul Buckmaster (Elton John, The Rolling Stones).

Over the course of their acclaimed career, the band has released six albums, including 2015’s The Firewatcher’s Daughter, which garnered a Grammy nomination for “Best Americana Album.” Additionally, earlier this year, they released Cover Stories: Brandi Carlile Celebrates 10 Years of the Story (An Album to Benefit War Child), which features 14 artists covering the songs on their breakthrough album The Story with all proceeds benefiting War Child. Artists included on the acclaimed project, which Rolling Stone calls, “tender and powerful,” include Dolly Parton, Adele, Pearl Jam, Kris Kristofferson, The Avett Brothers, Margo Price and Jim James as well as a forward written by President Obama. More details can be found here.

In addition to their work as a band, Carlile and the Hanseroth twins remain committed to social activism and advocacy. Together, they are founders of the Looking Out Foundation, which aims to amplify the impact of music by empowering those without a voice. From neighborhood to nation, the foundation helps fund causes and organizations that often go unnoticed. $1 from every concert ticket sold goes directly toward efforts to support the diverse demographic they aim to serve. For more information on how to volunteer, donate or advocate visit lookingoutfoundation.org.

BY THE WAY, I FORGIVE YOU TRACK LIST

1. Every Time I Hear That Song

2. The Joke

3. Hold Out Your Hand

4. The Mother

5. Whatever You Do

6. Fulton County Jane Doe

7. Sugartooth  

8. Most Of All

9. Harder To Forgive  

10. Party Of One  

BRANDI CARLILE CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

June 22—St. Louis, MO—Peabody Opera House

Album cover art painting by Scott Avett

Press photos by Alysse Gafkjen