Multi-Hyphenate Bartees Strange Cements His Stardom, Once Again, on “Daily News”

Since releasing his debut record, Live Forever, in 2020, Bartees Strange has built himself into one of the most fascinating and talented rockstars in the world. His 2022 sophomore record, Farm to Table, was the perfect amalgamation of everything in his orbit, as he shapeshifted across a multitude of textures and themes, from hip-hop to sun-soaked indie glam. The Oklahoma-raised and Washington D.C.-based virtuoso’s music had hit its first apex. Strange populated Farm to Table with hair-raising, passionate concertos about his hometown of Mustang, Black pride and the ever-changing tides of heartache and self-love. It was a masterclass; a wall of sound fit for a king. 

Now, a bonus track from the physical release of Farm to Table is getting its day in the sun, hitting streaming services in a fury of immense, mythical proportions. “Daily News” is magical, heavy and perfect. From the shining guitars that ramble beneath Strange’s soulful vocals to the cascading breakdown of octaves and horns that round out the track, “Daily News” is further proof that few musicians in the world are as breathtaking, poised and magnetic as Strange, whose album leftovers carry as much power as his centerpieces.

Known for his electric, commanding stage presence, the sound Strange personifies on “Daily News” is a perfect teaser for his upcoming string of shows, which include stops at SXSW, Newport Folk Festival and the Re:SET summer concert series. Strange will also be opening for The National in the fall.

Listen to “Daily News” and check out Bartees Strange’s upcoming tour dates below.

Bartees Strange’s Upcoming Tour Dates:

Mar 14 @ 3:10PM – Austin, TX @ Working Families Party’s The Politics Stage, Austin Motel

Mar 14 @ TBD – Austin, TX @ Give A Note (SXSW official), The Belmont

Mar 16 @ 1:00PM – Austin, TX @ BrooklynVegan, Empire

Mar 16 @ 2:00PM – Austin, TX @ NIVA/Live List/Tidal, The Parish

Mar 16 @ 4:30PM – Austin, TX @ Stereogum, Cheer Up Charlies

April 3 – Southampton, UK @ The Joiners

April 4 – London, UK @ Lafayette

April 6 – Nottingham, UK @ Bodega Social Club

April 7 – Glasgow, UK @ Stereo

April 8 – Manchester, UK @ The Deaf Institute

April 10 – Bristol, UK @ Rough Trade

April 11 – Dublin, IE @ The Workman’s Club

Jun 2 – San Diego, CA @ Re:SET – Spandragon

Jun 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ Re:SET – Brookside

Jun 4 – Stanford, CA @ Re:SET – Frost Amp

Jun 9 – Dallas, TX @ ReSet – The Ground @ Texas Trust

Jun 10 – New Orleans, LA @ Re:SET – City Park

Jun 11 – Atlanta, GA @ Re:SET – Central Park

Jun 16 – Washington, DC @ Re:SET – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Jun 17 – New York, NY @ Re:SET – Forest Hills

Jun 18 – Boston, MA @ Re:SET – Suffolk Downs

Jun 21 – Calgary, AB @ Sled Island Festival

Jun 23 – Columbus, OH @ Re:SET – Kemba Live

Jun 24 – Chicago, IL @ Re:SET – Riis Park

Jun 25 – Nashville, TN @ Re:SET – Centennial Park

Jul 29 – Newport, RI @ Newport Folk Festival

Sep 29 – Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome *

Sep 30 – Berlin, DE @ Max-Scheling Halle *

Oct 1 – Munich, DE @ Zenith *

Oct 4 – Madrid, ES @ Wizink Center *

Oct 5 – Porto, PT @ Super Bock Arena *

Oct 6 – Lisbon, PT @ Campo Pequeno *

* w/ The National