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Bartees Strange is planning a “simple” new record,set too begin recording in January. The artist shared details about his upcoming project while at Reading & Leeds 2025, revealing a shift in focus after exploring more elaborate production styles.
Strange expressed admiration for the sonic innovation of Radiohead, stating, “with the TV stuff, I was like, ‘This feels like hearing Radiohead or something. I don’t know how they’re doing it and I have to see it.’ I’ve seen them so many times since as a kid in high school. I love them.”
He described the forthcoming album as a purposeful move towards minimalism, explaining, “I’ve kinda done all I need to do with the big stuff. Everyone knows I can produce; I can make a thing sound cool. I’m gonna do something small.”
Regarding production, Strange intends to follow his established process. ”I’m just gonna do it how I always do it. I’ll probably start it by myself,” he said. He also plans to share the work-in-progress with jack antonoff, a frequent collaborator and friend.”I’m definitely gonna show it to Jack, just ’cause we’re friends. That’s the thing: Jack and I are just buddies now, so I’m gonna go over to his house and play it.”
Should Antonoff offer feedback, Strange anticipates a collaborative approach: “‘Oh, cool – let’s play with it.'”
Bartees Strange, born Bartees Leon Cox Jr., is an American singer-songwriter and producer known for his genre-bending music, incorporating elements of indie rock, folk, and hip-hop. He released his debut album, Say Farewell to Yesterday, in 2020, followed by Farm to Table in 2022. His work ofen explores themes of identity, race, and belonging. Antonoff is a prominent record producer, songwriter, and musician, known for his work with artists like Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey.
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