Boundary-breaking artist Ezra Furman is gearing up for the release of her tenth studio album, Goodbye Small Head, slated for May 16th via Bella Union. Following the compelling singles "Grand Mal" and "Jump Out," Furman today unveils the introspective and sonically vibrant "Power Of The Moon." This latest offering plunges into an existential wrestling match with the universe's orchestrator, showcasing Furman's signature lyrical depth set against a backdrop of psychedelic 60s guitar riffs and a driving, bouncing percussion.
"I took over five years writing this song," Furman reveals, emphasizing its personal significance. The track delves into her complex relationship with faith, a belief held without tangible evidence or logical explanation. "I think it might just be the kind of brain that I have, one with a need to ‘take the frame from the painting / and let the colours bleed out into the room.’ I love a diffuse God, one who is everywhere," she elaborates, highlighting a deity that transcends rational understanding.
The accompanying video, skillfully shot and edited by Sam Durkes, further enhances the song's enigmatic atmosphere. Furman explains that "Power Of The Moon" explores the moment when logic falters and the poetic, lunar influence takes hold. Despite her spiritual inclinations, she candidly admits that this hasn't quelled her inherent "existentialist nausea," finding a strange enjoyment in a "God-haunted world" made bearable by the collaborative energy of her bandmates.
Goodbye Small Head promises to be a deeply personal and intense collection, exploring themes of lost control through various lenses, from illness and mysticism to heartbreak and societal anxieties. Furman describes the songwriting process as emerging "in the midst of the storm," a raw and unfiltered expression of being on the precipice. The album marks a shift from the more communal feel of previous records, focusing on the individual experience of unraveling.
Musically, Furman playfully dubs the album "orchestral emo prog-rock sprinkled with samples," highlighting the incorporation of a small string section and evocative, chopped vocal samples. Yet, at its core, the album celebrates the intuitive connection of a band that has honed their craft together for over a decade. Returning to her Chicago roots and reuniting with early producer Brian Deck, Furman aimed to tap into a younger, less mediated emotional landscape.
"Power Of The Moon" offers a captivating glimpse into the sonic and thematic richness of Goodbye Small Head. Fans in the UK and US can catch Ezra Furman live throughout May and into the autumn; full dates are listed below. With its profound lyrical explorations and captivating soundscapes, this new album is poised to be another compelling chapter in Ezra Furman's ever-evolving artistic journey.
"I took over five years writing this song," Furman reveals, emphasizing its personal significance. The track delves into her complex relationship with faith, a belief held without tangible evidence or logical explanation. "I think it might just be the kind of brain that I have, one with a need to ‘take the frame from the painting / and let the colours bleed out into the room.’ I love a diffuse God, one who is everywhere," she elaborates, highlighting a deity that transcends rational understanding.
The accompanying video, skillfully shot and edited by Sam Durkes, further enhances the song's enigmatic atmosphere. Furman explains that "Power Of The Moon" explores the moment when logic falters and the poetic, lunar influence takes hold. Despite her spiritual inclinations, she candidly admits that this hasn't quelled her inherent "existentialist nausea," finding a strange enjoyment in a "God-haunted world" made bearable by the collaborative energy of her bandmates.
Goodbye Small Head promises to be a deeply personal and intense collection, exploring themes of lost control through various lenses, from illness and mysticism to heartbreak and societal anxieties. Furman describes the songwriting process as emerging "in the midst of the storm," a raw and unfiltered expression of being on the precipice. The album marks a shift from the more communal feel of previous records, focusing on the individual experience of unraveling.
Musically, Furman playfully dubs the album "orchestral emo prog-rock sprinkled with samples," highlighting the incorporation of a small string section and evocative, chopped vocal samples. Yet, at its core, the album celebrates the intuitive connection of a band that has honed their craft together for over a decade. Returning to her Chicago roots and reuniting with early producer Brian Deck, Furman aimed to tap into a younger, less mediated emotional landscape.
"Power Of The Moon" offers a captivating glimpse into the sonic and thematic richness of Goodbye Small Head. Fans in the UK and US can catch Ezra Furman live throughout May and into the autumn; full dates are listed below. With its profound lyrical explorations and captivating soundscapes, this new album is poised to be another compelling chapter in Ezra Furman's ever-evolving artistic journey.
