The Avett Brothers have shared a new song titled “Country Kid,” the latest single from their upcoming self-titled album.
Featuring a classic, honky-tonk-ready country arrangement, “Country Kid” is a barn-burning romp with banjo fills, fiddle solos, and an easy rolling back beat. Lyrically, the song fondly recalls scenes of a country upbringing, from “ramshackle farms” to “throwing parties in the woods” and more. The final verse sees the “country kid” all grown up, “Talking to God a little more often/ less requests and more saying ‘thank you.’”
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The single arrives alongside a music video depicting a fun time at a North Carolina roller rink, with the band dressing up as priests, superheroes, rock stars, and more. Listen to the single and watch the video below.
Along with the song’s release, The Avett Brothers also shared a photo of the band’s titular brothers as little kids, capturing their “country kid” upbringing. You can see that photo below.
The band’s self-titled album is due in full on May 17th via Ramseur Records/American Recordings/Thirty Tigers. Their first new album in five years, it was produced by Rick Rubin, and will be available on digital, CD, and vinyl formats. Pre-orders are ongoing. The lead single, “Love of A Girl,” arrived in February.
Meanwhile, The Avett Brothers are about to hit the road for their 2024 tour, taking them to cities like Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Phoenix, New Orleans, and more. Check out the full list of their upcoming dates, and grab tickets here.
The Avett Brothers in their childhood, photo courtesy of the artist