Big Thief

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The jaunt includes several UK shows with two in London

The short gig was filmed at a house in Connecticut

We are sorry to those we hurt with the recklessness and naïveté of our original statement on playing Israel"

The band will play two shows in bassist Max Oleartchick's hometown next month

Completing a trio of late night living room performances

"People should be able to enjoy the full breadth of what the artist has to offer"

The band begin a North American tour this month

The live take in the video, shot by Adrianne Lenker's brother Noah, is the version that made the band's new album, released yesterday (February 11)

The Brooklyn-formed band's fifth album explores a broad range of sounds, and comes filled with openness