A Weekend with Mitski: Americana, Anguish, and Artistry
By: Gauri Girirajan
This upcoming weekend, beloved indie artist Mitski will take the stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion for three consecutive nights (the first time an artist has done so at the iconic Maryland venue in nearly thirty years!) as she tours her latest record, "The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We." Limited tickets are still available for her final show on September 1st, so buy them now!
The singer began her career in 2012 with "Lush," a rock album that showcased her impressive vocals and ability to write effortlessly about the most challenging aspects of life. Her career has only ascended since then, with now-iconic anthems about the anguish of being an Asian-American woman in love ("Your Best American Girl") and the self-sabotage that plagues her relationships ("I Bet on Losing Dogs"). The beauty and melancholy of her music have helped Mitski build a steady and devoted fanbase over the years, with millions of listeners eagerly awaiting the next balm for their grief.
"The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We," her most recent and impressive work yet, promises a live performance that fans and music lovers alike won't want to miss. Mitski's fundamentally Americana aesthetics and sensibilities are further explored on this record, with lush and cinematic instrumentation that takes listeners on an emotional journey across the country's landscape, reveling in its contradictions. You'll be sure to hear renditions of "My Love Mine All Mine" and "First Love/Late Spring." Let Mitski's gentle melodies and haunting lyricism wash over you as you watch the sunset over the Merriweather stage.
Opening for Mitski on Sunday is Sierra Ferrell, a well-respected artist within the folk and bluegrass scene. Her most recent album, "Long Time Coming," was considered a genre-defying work of Americana, serving as a perfect primer for Mitski's own performance. Whether you're a devoted fan of either artist or simply someone looking to hear something new, this concert is unlikely to disappoint!
Buy your tickets here!