Your fave Midwest emos have some big news. American Football is celebrating 25 years of their iconic self-titled debut, aka LP1. The anniversary will be marked by the release of a remastered version of American Football and a covers album featuring Ethel Cain, Yvette Young, and more. The anniversary albums will be available on October 18 via Polyvinyl Record Co.
Iron & Wine offered a rendition of the band’s “Never Meant” and paired it with a new music video to usher in the big birthday.
Vocalist Sam Beam shared, “My neighbor Brad Cook (Waxahatchee, Bon Iver, Indigo De Souza) and I have been circling each other hoping to work on something for a bit. When I was asked about this project, it felt like the perfect opportunity. Especially a song that I knew meant a lot to American Football’s fans. Honored to be part of this and hoping we did it justice.”
American Football‘s Steve Holmes adds, “When the first Iron & Wine record came out, it threaded the needle between Townes Van Zandt and Elliott Smith. It felt like if Nick Drake grew up with us listening to Fugazi before pivoting to making bedroom art folk. In other words, it was exactly what we would have been making if our first record came out when we were 28 instead of 22. Sam Beam is an incredible songwriter and interpreter of song, and it is beyond flattering that he would take the time to interpret one of ours.”
Pre-orders for the forthcoming American Football 25th anniversary remasters and covers are available here. Plus, you can secure limited-edition merch items, too.
American Football (Covers) Tracklist:
- Iron & Wine – “Never Meant”
- Blondshell – “The Summer Ends”
- Novo Amor & Lowswimmer – “Honestly?”
- Ethel Cain – “For Sure”
- Yvette Young – “You Know I Should Be Leaving Soon”
- Girl Ultra – “But the Regrets Are Killing Me”
- M.A.G.S. – “I’ll See You When We’re Both Not So Emotional”
- Manchester Orchestra – “Stay Home”
- John McEntire – “The One With the Wurlitzer”
Coming up in the fall, American Football will be performing at various venues and fests across the UK and North America. Check out the full route below and grab tickets here.
Tour Dates:
- Sept. 11—Nottingham, UK @ Rock City #
- Sept. 12—Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom #
- Sept. 13—Bristol, UK @ SWX #
- Sept. 14—London, UK @ Roundhouse # [SOLD OUT]
- Sept. 27—Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall % [SOLD OUT]
- Sept. 28—Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ [SOLD OUT]
- Oct. 11—Las Vegas, NV @ Best Friends Forever Festival
- Oct. 12—Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre ~ [SOLD OUT]
- Oct. 13—Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre * [SOLD OUT]
- Oct. 24—Washington, DC @ Howard Theatre !
- Oct. 25—Washington, DC @ Howard Theatre + [SOLD OUT]
- Oct. 26—Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw # [SOLD OUT]
- Oct. 27—Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw = [SOLD OUT]
- Nov. 16—Mexico City, Mexico @ Corona Capital Festival
# With Hello Mary.
% With BNNY.
^ With Wishy.
~ With Yvette Young.
* With M.A.G.S.
! With Sweet Pill.
+ With Aunt Katrina.
= With IAN SWEET.
