Dawes Announce 9th Album and Tour
Acclaimed California rock band Dawes have announced the release of their eagerly awaited ninth studio album, Oh Brother, available everywhere now on Dead Ringers via Secretly Canadian Distribution. Exclusive split color vinyl, as well as an array of deluxe Oh Brother bundles, are available via the Dawes online store.
Co-produced by brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith alongside longtime friend Mike Viola, Oh Brother includes the brand new single, “Mr. Los Angeles,” joined by an official music video starring Conan O’Brien.
Oh Brother also includes such recently premiered singles as the sprawling album centerpiece, “Surprise!,” “Still Strangers Sometimes,” and “House Parties,” the latter two accompanied by creative fan-focused official music videos streaming now at YouTube. In addition, Dawes recently shared a pair of exclusive live studio performance videos of “House Parties” (featuring special guest Brad Paisley) and “Still Strangers Sometimes” (featuring Madison Cunningham and Mike Viola).
Oh Brother marks a distinctive new chapter for Dawes co-founders Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith following 2022’s epic Misadventures of Doomscroller and the amicable departure of two bandmates last year. The album steers Dawes decidedly forward, honoring 15 years of Taylor and Griffin’s musical relationship, as well as the next era and natural evolution of their beloved band. That spirit informed much of the writing and recording, with each track initially recorded live with just Taylor on guitar and vocals and Griffin on drums, later incorporating additional studio instrumentation and collaborating with touring guitarist Trevor Menear. Across its nine heartfelt songs — which move seamlessly between folk rock, piano ballads, and sprawling jams while maintaining both an immediately recognizable sound and a freedom from expectations — Oh Brother sees Dawes navigating new chapters in their personal and professional lives while remaining steadfastly creative, ambitious, and inspired.
Dawes will celebrate their new era with the Oh Brother Tour, getting underway November 7 at Knoxville, TN’s Mill & Mine with additional legs set for December and April 2025. Support on most dates comes from Winnetka Bowling League (with whom Dawes recently collaborated on the summer single, “This Is Life (Feat. Medium Build & Dawes).” What’s more, Dawes recently announced their annual star-studded Christmas In LA with Dawes & Friends holiday event, set for Los Angeles, CA’s The Bellwether on December 7. Next year will also see Dawes joining Goose, The War on Drugs, Tycho, and others for Viva El Gonzo, a three-day music and arts festival in San José del Cabo, Mexico on May 8-10, 2025.
DAWES – TOUR 2024/2025
NOVEMBER
7 – Knoxville, TN – Mill & Mine *
8 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre *
9 – Durham, NC – The Carolina Theatre of Durham *
10 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *
13 – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre *
14 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall *
15 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue Theatre *
16 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed *
19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall *
20 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live *
21 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre *
22 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner *
23 – Portland, ME – State Theatre *
DECEMBER
5 – Grass Valley, CA – Center for the Arts
6 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether †
8 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
9 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
13 – San Antonio, TX – Stable Hall *
14 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater *
15 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater *
APRIL 2025
9 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theatre *
10 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse *
11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia *
12 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre *
13 – Princeton, NJ – Matthews Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center
16 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre *
17 – Madison, WI – The Majestic *
18 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
19 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note *
21 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place *
23 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre *
25 – Kalispell, MT – Wachholz College Center *
26 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre *
27 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall *
MAY 2025
8-10 – San José del Cabo, Mexico – Viva El Gonzo ^
* w/ Special Guests Winnetka Bowling League
† Christmas In LA w/ Dawes & Friends
^ Festival Appearance