Big Thief

Exclaim!'s 25 Best Songs of 2023

PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2023

In recent years, the music industry has become increasingly dominated by solo artists rather than bands — but, looking back at the best son...

Adrianne Lenker Wants to Teach You How to Write a Song

PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2023

Adrianne Lenker is one of the most talented and prolific songwriters out there (between 2018 and 2023, Lenker's released six albums, three...

Love's as Old as the Universe Itself on Big Thief's Radiant "Born for Loving You"

Exclaim! Staff Picks

PUBLISHED Sep 13, 2023

There's a very silly joke that stands out from 1982's Airplane II: The Sequel, when the flight is in trouble and the air traffic controller...

Big Thief Respond to Entitled Fans Criticizing "Vampire Empire" Studio Recording

PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2023

Last week, Big Thief released a studio version of "Vampire Empire" — a song that has been a staple in their live sets for most of this year...

Big Thief Release New Single "Vampire Empire"

PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2023

Big Thief performed an unreleased track on Colbert back in March. Now, the beloved quartet have announced the song's official release. "Va...

Pitchfork Music Festival Gets the Smile, Bon Iver, Alvvays for 2023 Edition

PUBLISHED Mar 20, 2023

Pitchfork Music Festival has announced its 2023 lineup, taking place from July 21 to 23 at Chicago's Union Park. The three-day event will...

Watch Big Thief Play Unreleased Song "Vampire Empire" on 'Colbert'

PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2023

Big Thief have been on a legendary roll for the last six or so years, and the band's productivity train shows no signs of slowing down — on...

Big Thief Expand 2023 Tour, Add Vancouver Date

PUBLISHED Jan 24, 2023

After inviting teachers and students to attend their sound checks, Big Thief have expanded the tour for which those dreamy field trips coul...