Adrianne Lenker has released a new batch of demos, I will not let go of your hand The six-song release is available for purchase via Bandcamp, with proceeds going to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund.
On Instagram, Lineker – his new album Promising future Arrives next week – He shared a statement about Israel's ongoing assault on Palestine, accompanying a photo with the caption “ceasefire now.” “All I can think of is saying it feels like less than a fraction of the power needed to get the message across,” she wrote. “I cannot express how sad and angry I am at this ongoing violence against Palestinians. The killing must stop. The need for a ceasefire is more than urgent. A permanent ceasefire now!”
She continued: “Today I am releasing a new collection of songs that I cherish, which were recorded in the moments they were written. You can purchase this record from Bandcamp, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
In 2022, Big Thief was the subject of controversy after scheduling two shows in Israel, where bassist Max Olerczyk was born and currently lives. The band defended its decision in a statement, but ultimately canceled the shows. Lineker addressed the controversy in a The New York Times In an interview published today, they said they came to the decision to cancel the concerts by reaching out to “people smarter than us.” She said it was a reminder to her that “well, I always have to work on myself.”