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Futurebirds Announce ‘Far Out Country,’ an 18-Track Double Album Due June 5

A vinyl-first release with staggered digital halves signals a bigger canvas for the band’s three voices.

Overview

  • Futurebirds announced the project Wednesday, releasing “Sienna Life,” “Sleepless in the Cage,” and “Ghost Moon” to streaming.
  • The album is set for June 5 on Dualtone with the full double LP available on vinyl that day.
  • Digitally, Part I arrives June 5 with Part II to follow, making vinyl the only way to hear the complete album on day one.
  • Brad Cook returns as producer, with backup vocals from Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee and Richmond singer-songwriter Maggie Antone.
  • The first half was recorded live to tape at TexasSonic Ranch while the second half was built in smaller studios from individual parts.