JARBOE shares new song “The Holy Waters” from album “Sightings”. Listen now.
Experimental rock legend Jarboe has recently unveiled the lead track, “The Holy Waters,” from her upcoming album, “Sightings,” scheduled for release on April 3rd through Consouling Sounds. The track serves as a shimmering entry point into the album’s overarching theme of exploring both the natural and supernatural realms. Described by Jarboe as “a transitory fiction into space,” this composition encapsulates a mystical journey through a vintage psychedelic vocal treatment and hand drum sounds.
With “Sightings” available for pre-order, Jarboe’s newest release delves deep into a tale of connecting with the natural world, influenced by elusive and magical encounters. The album’s core narrative stems from the vireo, a bird known by its song long before its physical appearance. For Jarboe, this avian presence embodies the essence of the project, rendering the joy and love she experienced while interacting with the bird’s vast repertoire of melodies.
Crafted with an eclectic blend of electronic and organic instrumentation, “Sightings” showcases Jarboe’s unrivaled vocal prowess, transitioning effortlessly between dreamlike atmospheres and boundary-pushing experimental sounds. Collaborators such as Thor Harris, Andrea Calderon, and Chiara Lee contribute to this sonic tapestry. Additionally, the album’s visual aesthetics are enriched by fellow experimental artist Phil Puleo, who created the original artwork.
Marking her 36th solo album and 55th overall release, “Sightings” cements Jarboe’s legacy as a forward-thinking luminary in the realm of experimental music. Alongside her album drop, Jarboe has exciting tour plans on the horizon, set to kick off in Europe and the UK in May 2026. This tour promises a unique and vibrant fusion of creativity, as Jarboe will be joined by revered multi-instrumentalist Thor Harris and the talented vocalist Joy Von Spain.
The tour’s extensive itinerary includes stops in cities like Copenhagen, Goteborg, Tallinn, and Riga, among others. Witnessing Jarboe’s captivating performances alongside her esteemed collaborators is a rare opportunity to delve into the boundless realms of experimental music. Jarboe’s transformative sonic journey with “Sightings” promises to be an unparalleled experience for fans of avant-garde music and seekers of transcendent soundscapes.