Dent May reveals upcoming album ‘The Big One’ with title track now available to stream
After a hiatus following his seventh LP “What’s For Breakfast?”, Dent May, the versatile psych-pop talent, has exciting news for fans with the announcement of his new album “The Big One.” The title track is now available and offers a profound, reflective daydream experience. May sheds light on the album and song’s title, explaining that “The Big One” refers to the much-anticipated natural disaster that could potentially bring about the end of the world. However, the song delves deeper into personal life-altering moments that push individuals out of their comfort zones. While death is undoubtedly the ultimate “big one,” the track explores the smaller instances in life where we are confronted with the fleeting nature of our existence. It poses the question of how we cope in the face of inevitable destruction, prompting introspection on whether we will be okay.
Despite the weighty subject matter, May tackles themes of catastrophe with a poignant sentimentality, infusing the song with a paradoxical sense of uplifting beauty. The opening lyrics strike a chord with listeners, expressing sentiments of being “Born with a broken heart/ Sit around all day waiting for my life to start.” However, May’s soulful delivery lends a sense of grace that tempers the emotional impact of the lyrics. Complementing the track is a captivating music video directed by Ambar Navarro, enhancing the overall experience for fans.
The tracklist for “The Big One” is as follows:
01. “Here We Go Again”
02. “I Remember…”
03. “The Big One”
04. “I Don’t Like You (But I Love You)”
05. “I Want To Believe”
06. “Silly Me”
07. “Second Wind”
08. “I-55”
09. “Last Night I Saw A UFO”
10. “Such A Thrill”
11. “Tell ‘Em All I Said Hi”
To accompany the release of the album, Dent May will be embarking on a tour, with dates as follows:
09/11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Sid The Cat Auditorium
09/12 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
09/13 – Healdsburg, CA @ Little Saint
09/15 – Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern
09/16 – Vancouver, BC @ Fox Cabaret
09/17 – Portland, OR @ Show Bar
09/19 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux
09/20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court
09/22 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
09/23 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sister
09/24 – Phoenix, AZ @ Linger Longer Lounge
09/26 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
10/14 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
10/15 – Austin, TX @ 13th Floor
10/17 – New Orleans, LA @ Siberia
10/20 – Jackson, MS @ Hal and Mal’s
10/21 – Oxford, MS @ Proud Larry’s
10/22 – Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
10/23 – Nashville, TN @ Row One – Cannery Hall
10/25 – Washington, DC @ Pearl Street
10/27 – Philadelphia, PA @ MilkBoy
10/28 – New York, NY @ Public Records
10/29 – Boston, MA @ Rockwell
10/30 – Beacon, NY @ The Yard
11/01 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
11/03 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
11/04 – Chicago, IL @ Hideout
11/05 – Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
11/06 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry
11/07 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Total Drag
“The Big One” is set to release on 8/14 through Carpark. Fans can pre-order the album to dive into Dent May’s latest musical masterpiece.