Father John Misty Preps New Album ‘Mahashmashana’ & Shares ‘Screamland’ Single Featuring Low’s Alan Sparhawk

Father John Misty will release a new album, Mahashmashana, on November 22 via Sub Pop Records. The sixth album released by singer-songwriter Josh Tillman includes the ornate single, “Screamland,” featuring guitarist Alan Sparhawk of labelmates Low.

Tillman’s frequent collaborator Jonathan Wilson executive produced Mahashmashana and was part of the team of supporting musicians. The eight-song follow-up to 2022’s Chloë and the Next 20th Century was co-produced by Tillman and Drew Erickson who also performed on the album. Other contributing musicians included Dan Bailey, Eli Thomson, David Vandervelde, Chris Dixie Darley, Jon Titterington and Kyle Flynn.

Mahashmashana was recorded at Wilson’s Fivestar Studios and at Erickson’s home, as well as EastWest Studios and United Studios. The album was preceded by the previously shared single, “I Guess Time Makes Fools of Us All.”

Father John Misty is currently on tour supporting Kacey Musgraves. Newly confirmed Father John Misty headlining European Tour dates were announced as well. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 27 following presales starting early next week.

Watch the Estefania Kröl-directed video for the elaborate, nearly seven-minute new FJM single, “Screamland,” featuring Low’s Alan Sparhawk below:

Mahashmashana Tracklist

1. Mahashmashana
2. She Cleans Up
3. Josh Tillman and the Accidental Dose
4. Mental Health
5. Screamland
6. Being You
7. I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All
8. Summer’s Gone