Brandi Carlile

Special guest: KT Tunstall

Trying to pigeonhole American singer, producer, and songwriter Brandi Carlile into a single genre is a futile endeavor. Since her self-titled debut album in 2005, she has shifted between folk, Americana, rock, art pop, and even classic rock. While her perhaps best-known song, “The Story,” powerfully transitions from country-folk to a grunge chorus, she has proven increasingly versatile over the years, experimenting with various styles and recording duets with artists such as Noah Kahan, Miley Cyrus, Lucius, and Dolly Parton. She even recorded an entire duet album with Elton John.

With this in mind, Brandi Carlile’s choice to title her first solo album in four years “Returning To Myself” can certainly be interpreted as a statement. It will be released on October 24th – and the title track, a guitar ballad, already evokes a sense of reflection, introspection, and self-discovery. The second advance single, “A War With Time,” is also a melancholic affair, but thanks to the sophisticated production and unusual drum rhythm, it still possesses a very intense drive. Carlile co-produced this time as well, but brought on board some highly regarded and established names: Andrew Watt (who worked with the Rolling Stones on their comeback album “Hackney Diamonds”), Aaron Dessner (a member of The National), and Justin Vernon, whom most probably know and appreciate as Bon Iver.

Brandi Carlile will then present the new album in Europe next year. An exclusive show is on the tour schedule in Germany: she will play at the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf on October 26th.