On February 14th, 2025, Father John Misty’s I Love You, Honeybear, his internationally acclaimed second album, will be available as a single LP for its 10th anniversary along with a digital-only companion release of demos that were initially released on cassette in 2015. The digital companion piece (“I Love You, Honeybear Demos, etc.” ) also includes a solo acoustic performance of Nirvana’s ”Heart Shaped Box” recorded for SiriusXM during the …Honeybear cycle. While his excellent debut, Fear Fun, would “introduce” the world to the singer and songwriter, it was the love and brutal honesty showcased in I Love You, Honeybear that would elevate Father John Misty’s career. The album became his most successful release to date.
Tillman wrote the following for the album’s release: “I Love You, Honeybear is a concept album about a guy named Josh Tillman who spends quite a bit of time banging his head against walls, cultivating weak ties with strangers, and generally avoiding intimacy at all costs. This all serves to fuel a version of himself that his self-loathing narcissism can deal with. We see him engaging in all manner of regrettable behavior…
“My ambition, aside from making an indulgent, soulful, and epic sound worthy of the subject matter, was to address the sensuality of fear, the terrifying force of love, the unutterable pleasures of true intimacy, and the destruction of emotional and intellectual prisons in my own voice. Blammo” (Read full bio here).
Father John Misty’s I Love You, Honeybear debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. It appeared on over 70 year-end lists for 2015, with “Album of the Year” honors from the likes of PASTE, Time Out New York, Under The Radar, GQ (UK), and Drowned in Sound with additional Top 20 placements from the likes of Billboard, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Exclaim, BBC, The Guardian, Entertainment Weekly, and Rolling Stone. The album would also earn “Best of the Decade” notices from the likes of Pitchfork, PASTE, NME, Aquarium Drunkard, and Consequence of Sound. Last week, I Love You, Honeybear made Rolling Stone’s The 250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century list.
The success of Father John Misty’s I Love You, Honeybear led to incredible late-night performances of album tracks “Bored in the USA” on The Late Show with David Letterman, “True Affection” on Late Night with Seth Meyers, “Chateau Lobby (#4 For Two Virgins)” on Later…with Jools Holland, “I Love You, Honeybear” on Conan, “The Ideal Husband” on Jimmy Kimmel Live’s outdoor stage, and “Holy Shit” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Father John Misty also earned a 2016 Brit Award nomination for “Best International Male Solo Artist” alongside Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and The Weeknd.
I Love You, Honeybear single LP edition is available to preorder worldwide from Sub Pop. LP preorders from Sub Pop Mega Mart in North America, Mega Mart 2 in the UK and EU, Father John Misty’s Official Website, and select independent retailers worldwide will receive the limited Loser edition on Pearlescent Red vinyl. There is also a Coke Bottle Clear vinyl available in Canada (all vinyl colors available while stock lasts!). As for the aforementioned I Love You, Honeybear demos, those will also be available on all DSPs on February 14th.
Also in February, Father John Misty will begin his international headline touring in support of Mahashmashana, his acclaimed new album from 2024, which begins February 12th in Chattanooga, TN at The Signal and runs through Wednesday, April 16th in London, UK at eartH Theatre (Rough Trade Outstore).
February 2025 North American Dates Wed. Feb. 12 - Chattanooga, TN - The Signal (FJM Only) Thu. Feb. 13 - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern * [Sold Out] Fri. Feb. 14 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium * [Sold Out] Sat. Feb. 15 - Louisville, KY - Old Forester’s Paristown Hall * [Sold Out] Mon. Feb. 17 - Columbus, OH - Kemba Live! * Tue. Feb. 18 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore * Wed. Feb. 19 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE * Fri. Feb. 21 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall * [Sold Out] Sat. Feb. 22 - Boston, MA - MGM * Sun. Feb. 23 - Kingston, NY - Ulster Performing Arts Center * [Sold Out] Tue. Feb. 25 - Brooklyn, NY - Kings Theatre * [Sold Out] Wed. Feb 26 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre* Fri. Feb. 28 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia * [Sold Out] Sat. Mar. 01 - Washington, DC - The Anthem *
* w/ Destroyer
April 2025 UK/EU Dates Thu. Apr. 03 - Oslo, NO - Sentrum Scene + [Sold Out] Fri. Apr. 04 - Stockholm, SE - Fållan + Sat. Apr. 05 - Copenhagen, DK - Copenhagen Opera House + [Sold Out] Sun. Apr. 06 - Berlin, DE - Huxley’s + Tue. Apr. 08 - Paris, FR - La Cigale + [Sold Out] Wed. Apr. 09 - Brussels, BE - Ancienne Belgique + Thu. Apr. 10 - Utrecht, NL - TivoliVredenburg + [Sold Out] Sat. Apr. 12 - Edinburgh, UK - Usher Hall + [Sold Out] Sun. April. 13 - Liverpool, UK - Jacaranda Records Outstore [Sold Out] Sun. Apr. 13 - Manchester, UK - O2 Apollo Manchester + [Sold Out] Mon. Apr. 14 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2 (Outstore) [Sold Out] Mon. Apr. 14 - Brighton, UK - Brighton Dome + [Sold Out] Tue. Apr. 15 - London, UK - Royal Albert Hall + [Sold Out] Wed. Apr. 16 - London, UK - eartH Theatre (Rough Trade Outstore) [Sold Out] Sun. Jun 22 - Leeds, UK - O2 Academy Leeds Mon. Jun. 23 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City Wed. Jun. 25 - Gateshead, UK - Glasshouse International Centre for Music Thu. Jun. 26 - Cambridge, UK - Corn Exchange Fri. Jun. 27 - Liverpool, UK - L’Olympia Sat. Aug. 23 - Galway, Ireland - Leisureland Sun. Aug. 24 - Dublin, Ireland - Collins Barracks (Wider Than Pictures) Tue. Aug. 25 - Belfast, UK - Ulster Hall Wed. Aug. 26 - Cork, Ireland - Cork City Hall Thu. Aug. 28 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowland Sat. Aug 30 - Birmingham, UK - Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Aug. 28 - 31 - Dorset, UK - End of the Road Festival
+ w/ Butch Bastard
Mahashmashana and its singles have also seen placement on “Best of 2024” lists from the likes of The New Yorker, Variety, The Ringer, Vogue, Under the Radar, Uproxx, Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, The AV Club, PASTE, Consequence of Sound, PopMatters, GQ (UK), Philadelphia Inquirer, Pitchfork, New York Times, and more. Recently, Tillman sat for an interview with The Jokermen Podcast, which you can listen to here.
Father John Misty’s Mahashmashana, his sixth album, is out today worldwide on Sub Pop and in the UK and EU from Bella Union.
Mahashmashana was produced by Josh Tillman and Drew Erickson; executive produced by Jonathan Wilson. It features eight songs across fifty minutes and includes the singles “I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All,” “She Cleans Up,”“Screamland,” and today’s official video for “Josh Tillman and The Accidental Dose,” directed by Aaron Eisenberg. The latter two songs were mixed by BJ Burton.
Mahāśmaśāna (महामशान)— great cremation ground, all things put going thither.
Father John Misty’s previously announced headlining tour dates for 2025 in support of Mahashmashana, including his North America run with special guests Destroyer and UK dates with support from Butch Bastard, are on sale now.
February 2025 Dates Wed. Feb. 12 - Chattanooga, TN - The Signal (FJM Only) Thu. Feb. 13 - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern * Fri. Feb. 14 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium * Sat. Feb. 15 - Louisville, KY - Old Forester’s Paristown Hall * Mon. Feb. 17 - Columbus, OH - Kemba Live! * Tue. Feb. 18 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore * Wed. Feb. 19 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE * Fri. Feb. 21 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall * Sat. Feb. 22 - Boston, MA - MGM * Sun. Feb. 23 - Kingston, NY - Ulster Performing Arts Center * Tue. Feb. 25 - Brooklyn, NY - Kings Theatre * Wed. Feb 26 - New York, NY - Beacon Theatre* Fri. Feb. 28 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia * Sat. Mar. 01 - Washington, DC - The Anthem *
* w/ Destroyer
April 2025 Dates Thu. Apr. 03 - Oslo, NO - Sentrum Scene + Fri. Apr. 04 - Stockholm, SE - Fållan + Sat. Apr. 05 - Copenhagen, DK - Copenhagen Opera House + Sun. Apr. 06 - Berlin, DE - Huxley’s + Tue. Apr. 08 - Paris, FR - La Cigale + Wed. Apr. 09 - Brussels, BE - Ancienne Belgique + Thu. Apr. 10 - Utrecht, NL - TivoliVredenburg + Sat. Apr. 12 - Edinburgh, UK - Usher Hall + Sun. Apr. 13 - Manchester, UK - O2 Apollo Manchester + Mon. Apr. 14 - Brighton, UK - Brighton Dome + Tue. Apr. 15 - London, UK - Royal Albert Hall + Wed. April 16 - London, UK - eartH Theatre (Rough Trade Outstore)
What People Are Saying About Father John Misty’s Mahashmashana: “Josh Tillman is at his spiritual peak: The mood swings are wilder, the logic more tangential, and the songwriting might be the best it’s ever been.” 8.3/10 / “Best New Music,” Pitchfork
“Another great, mind-bending, soul-baring, melodically rich album.” “Album of the Month” - ★★★★ MOJO
“Enthralling… he’s a fantastic writer in both terms of melody – all nine tracks bear a tune that’s both beautiful and beautifully constructed – and the scope of his musical ambitions.” Album of the Week - ★★★★ The Guardian
“Striking a compelling balance between the epic and the intimate.” ★★★★½ DIY
“Mahashmashana is assured, emotive and luminous; Tillman (AKA Father John Misty’s) distinctive phrasing is magnificent and his melodies are gorgeous and this soul-baring record is set to be a firm favourite for both new fans and the existing congregation that worship at the altar of Father John Misty.” 9/10, CLASH
“Another set of brilliant, beautiful songs… Tillman is an outstanding vocalist, a master of phrasing and inflection.” 8/10, Uncut
“In terms of the nuts and bolts of songwriting—chord progressions with a dramatic arc, melodies that get stuck in your head—he’s never been better. Mr. Tillman has matured and mellowed, but he remains a misanthrope full of surprises.” Wall Street Journal
“On Mahashmashana, Misty wrestles with a reality that is confounding, off-kilter, even crazy, knowing it won’t end well. Root for him.” Associated Press
“Josh Tillman’s sixth record might be the healthiest and most wisecrack-laden thesis on the circle of life in recent memory.” 8.4/10, PASTE
“Wonderful… The melodies are gorgeous and the lyrics come with that special umami of being precise yet elusive.” ★★★★ The Independent
“This is Father John Misty at his finest fuelled by uncompromised greatness.” 9/10, Far Out
“Ambitious and rich with emotion… the good Father can’t help but share words of wisdom.” ★★★★ NME
“Father John Misty sweeps us off our feet with an album of dizzying depth and magical magnificence.” ★★★★★ NARC
“Josh Tillman addresses mortality with wickedly expansive style on his sixth album. Flushed with wit and luminous melodies, his songcraft remains an inexhaustible pleasure.” ★★★★ Record Collector
“ These 50 minutes of music are simultaneously momentous and sublime…” ★★★★ Shindig
“Josh Tillman blends complexity and beauty into a cohesive, thought-provoking album.” 8.8/10, Northern Transmissions
“It’s an album filled with lush orchestrations, sly references to mortality and rebirth (to fit in with the album’s title) and songs that are unafraid to go on for, in some instances, over eight minutes. And, as ever with Tillman, it’s utterly compelling to listen to.” ★★★★½ MusicOMH
“Mahashmashana is unequivocally stunning.” ★★★★★ The Arts Desk
Father John Misty Mahashmashana
1. Mahashmashana 2. She Cleans Up 3. Josh Tillman and The Accidental Dose 4. Mental Health 5. Screamland 6. Being You 7. I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All 8. Summer’s Gone
On Saturday, November 16th (@ 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 5 pm UK / 6 pm EU), Father John Misty will host a one-time-only early album visual playback experience of the album on YouTube.
On Wednesday, November 20th, record stores around the world will celebrate the release of Father John Misty’s Mahashmashana with in-store listening parties. Attendees will have the chance to hear the album two days before its official release and access exclusive giveaways, including signed art cards (US and Canada only), white label variants (EU-UK only), stickers, and more. Check with your local store for timing and details.
Last month, Father John Misty recently released “She Cleans Up,” the dance-filled official video for his current single from Mahashmashana. Rolling Stone calls the song “a stomping glam-and-grit rocker driven by a chunky bass line, splashy baselines, and guitar riffs designed to be blown to rattle the casings of your speakers.”
Father John Misty’s previously announced headlining tour dates for 2025 in support of Mahashmashana, including his North America run with special guests Destroyer and UK dates with support from Butch Bastard, are on sale now.
Father John Misty’s Mahashmashana will be out Friday, November 22nd, 2024, worldwide from Sub Pop and in the UK and EU from Bella Union.
What People Are Saying About Mahashmashana:
“Another great, mind-bending, soul-baring, melodically rich album.” “Album of the Month” - ★★★★ MOJO
“Another set of brilliant, beautiful songs… Tillman is an outstanding vocalist, a master of phrasing and inflection.” 8/10, Uncut
“Josh Tillman addresses mortality with wickedly expansive style on his sixth album. Flushed with wit and luminous melodies, his songcraft remains an inexhaustible pleasure.” ★★★★ Record Collector
“Father John Misty’s sixth album eulogises humankind in Josh Tillman’s idiosyncratic, endlessly intriguing way… These 50 minutes of music are simultaneously momentous and sublime… There’s plenty of lushly arranged emotional climaxes; it’s not rare for the songs to reach a sweeping peak that is as towering, dense, overwhelming and ultimately moving as life.” ★★★★ Shindig
Today, Father John Misty is releasing “She Cleans Up,” a new, official video from Mahashmashana, his forthcoming album. The video was co-directed by Father John Misty band member Chris Dixie Darley and filmmaker Aaron Caleb Eisenberg.
PASTE included the song in its “Best New Songs of the Week” column and said, “Feeling a little bit like a FJM-ified marriage between Bob Dylan’s “Subterranean Homesick Blues” and Viagra Boys’ “Punk Rock Loser,” or maybe just like Spoon at their funkiest, “She Cleans Up” is an amalgamation of rock homages and head-banging bass parts…a thoroughly weird and thoroughly enjoyable track that just begs to be blasted while speeding down a highway in some sick-ass shades.” FLOOD offers this, “A blues-leaning, scuzzy rock jam that sounds way more like Jack White than I think I’d ever expect from FJM. I feel like Father John Misty would make fun of me for coming to that conclusion.” Rolling Stone called it “a stomping glam-and-grit rocker driven by a chunky bass line, splashy baselines, and guitar riffs designed to be blown to rattle the casings of your speakers.” UPROXX notes it’s “A swaggering rocker…” concurring with NME, who goes further, “His distorted vocals are backed by an infectious electric guitar part and swaggering upbeat drums…”
Father John Misty’s previously announced headlining tour dates for 2025 in support of Mahashmashana, including his North America run with special guests Destroyer and UK dates with support from Butch Bastard, are on sale now.
Father John Misty’s Mahashmashana will be out Friday, November 22nd, 2024, worldwide from Sub Pop and in the UK and EU from Bella Union.
Father John Misty Mahashmashana
1. Mahashmashana 2. She Cleans Up 3. Josh Tillman and The Accidental Dose 4. Mental Health 5. Screamland 6. Being You 7. I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All 8. Summer’s Gone
Today, Josh Tillman is sharing release details for his sixth Father John Misty album, Mahashmashana, produced by himself and Drew Erickson; executive produced by Jonathan Wilson.
Mahashmashana will be out Friday, November 22nd, 2024 worldwide from Sub Pop and in the UK and Europe from Bella Union.
Mahashmashana features 8 songs across 50 minutes and includes the singles “I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All,” “She Cleans Up,” “Screamland,” and “Josh Tillman and The Accidental Dose.” The latter two were mixed by BJ Burton.
To accompany the announcement Father John Misty has shared his new single “Screamland,” a 7-minute epic that features Alan Sparhawk from Low on guitar. Watch the official “Screamland” video directed by Estefania Kröl HERE.
Kröl says “The video is a visual journey through the depths of ‘Screamland,’ capturing the essence of both the music and the artists. Father John Misty blends seamlessly into the scene, becoming a part of the city, a living echo of ‘Screamland.’”
Mahāśmaśāna (महामशान)— great cremation ground, all things put going thither.
Father John Misty is also announcing new UK and EU tour dates for April 2025, which begin Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 in Oslo, Norway, at Sentrum Scene and conclude on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, with a London headline show at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. The Father John Misty Fan Presale starts next Tuesday, September 24th at 10 am (local), with the general on-sale on Friday, September 27th at 10 am (local).
His previously announced 2024 headline dates and support run with Kacey Musgraves on her “Deeper Well Tour” is currently underway. Father John Misty has a Sold Out show tonight, Tuesday, September 17th, in Bozeman, MT at The ELM. This segment of dates currently runs through October 4th at Inglewood, CA’s Kia Forum. Tickets are on sale now.
Fall 2024 Tour Dates Tue. Sep. 17 - Bozeman, MT - The ELM* [Sold Out] Wed. Sep. 18 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory* Thu. Sep. 19 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena ^ Fri. Sep. 20 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena ^ Mon. Sep. 23 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center ^ Tue. Sep. 24 - San Francisco, CA - Chase Center ^ Wed. Sept 25 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy + Harriet’s* [Sold Out] Fri. Sep. 27 - Glendale, AZ - Desert Diamond Arena ^ Sat. Sep. 28 - Las Vegas, NV - T-Mobile Arena ^ Sun. Sep. 29 - San Luis Obispo, CA - Fremont Theater* [Sold Out] Tue. Oct. 01 - San Diego, CA - Pechanga Arena San Diego ^ Thu. Oct. 03 - Inglewood, CA - Kia Forum ^ Fri. Oct. 04 - Inglewood, CA - Kia Forum ^
*w/ Omar Velasco ^ w/ Kacey Musgraves, Nickel Creek
April 2025 Dates Thu. Apr. 03 - Oslo, NO - Sentrum Scene + Fri. Apr. 04 - Stockholm, SE - Fållan + Sat. Apr. 05 - Copenhagen, DK - Copenhagen Opera House + Sun. Apr. 06 - Berlin, DE - Huxley’s + Tue. Apr. 08 - Paris, FR - La Cigale + Wed. Apr. 09 - Brussels, BE - Ancienne Belgique + Thu. Apr. 10 - Utrecht, NL - TivoliVredenburg + Sat. Apr. 12 - Edinburgh, UK - Usher Hall + Sun. Apr. 13 - Manchester, UK - O2 Apollo Manchester + Mon. Apr. 14 - Brighton, UK - Brighton Dome + Tue. Apr. 15 - London, UK - Royal Albert Hall +
LP preorders in North America from Sub Pop will receive the limited edition Loser edition on Blue Mashup vinyl. There is also a limited edition Purple Mashup vinyl available from Father John Misty’s merch stores (All limited color vinyl available while stock lasts!). Mahashmashana album cover artwork is from Joe Roberts (LSD World Peace).
Mashashmashana standout “I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All” was released last month with Father John Misty’s Greatish Hits… compilation and earned praise from Pitchfork (“26 Contenders for Song of the Summer”) and Esquire (“25 Best Songs of 2024, So Far”).
Father John Misty Mahashmashana
1. Mahashmashana 2. She Cleans Up 3. Josh Tillman and The Accidental Dose 4. Mental Health 5. Screamland 6. Being You 7. I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All 8. Summer’s Gone
Watch Father John Misty’s “Real Love Baby” Official Video Directed by Eggs Tyrone here.
Father John Misty is singer-songwriter Josh Tillman, who has released five widely acclaimed albums, including Fear Fun (2012), I Love You, Honeybear (2015), the Grammy-nominated Pure Comedy (2017), God’s Favorite Customer (2018), and his latest, Chloë and The Next 20th Century (2022).
TIME said of Chloë and The Next 20th Century, “He takes a surprising and delightful departure from his usual form for a project that’s grandiose in its ambition, theatrical in its presentation, and thrilling in its execution.” Variety offered this, “What it all adds up to is as gorgeously arranged an orchestral-pop record as we’ve gotten in years. And its brilliance isn’t purely stylistic.”
Father John Misty has sold over 1.6 million albums and seen over one billion streams worldwide. He has earned accolades from the likes of The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, and Pitchfork, and performed on Saturday Night Live, Austin City Limits, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Father John Misty and his incredible live band have headlined The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, and Radio City Music Hall and have appeared at Coachella, Roskilde, Primavera, and Lollapalooza festivals. He’s also contributed to hit songs for artists like Beyonce, Post Malone, Lady Gaga, and Khalid.
“…There’s a humbleness and honesty to the song. Like any real love, it’s about learning to surrender such power to the other person.” “Best New Track” - PITCHFORK
“Equal parts schmaltzy and sincere, it’s a folk-rock rumination on love that’s bound to be a hipster wedding staple for years to come.” “10 Best Songs of 2016” - USA TODAY
