Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn, photo by Clifford Usher
Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn are preparing to release their second collaborative album, “Quiet in a World Full of Noise,” through Merge Records on October 4, 2024. This new work follows their 2022 release “Pigments” and aims to present a distinctive musical experience that combines various musical elements.
The duo has released the album’s first single, “Breath Out,” which provides an initial impression of the forthcoming record’s musical direction. The track demonstrates the artists’ ability to combine orchestral and atmospheric elements with vocals influenced by soul and jazz genres.
Richard and Zahn share a collaborative approach and an interest in exploring beyond traditional genre boundaries. Their new album incorporates a range of musical styles, including orchestral arrangements, soul, and jazz, resulting in a sound that aims to be both personal and expansive.
To support the release of “Quiet in a World Full of Noise,” Richard and Zahn have announced a tour across several cities, including a stop at Milwaukee’s Turner Hall Ballroom on October 23.
In a press statement, Richard commented on the album’s intended impact, expressing a desire for the music to offer listeners a sense of calm amidst current global challenges. This sentiment aligns with the album’s title and suggests that the record may provide a collection of songs that contrast everyday stresses.
Tracklisting
01 Stains 02 Quiet in a World Full of Nois 03 Traditions 04 Diets 05 Stay 06 Life in Numbers 07 Moments for Stillness 08 The Dancer 09 Breath Out 10 To Remove 11 Ocean Past 12 Try
Tour stops
07-27 Carrboro, NC – Merge 35 Festival 10-22 Minneapolis, MN – Dakota 10-23 Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom 10-24 Chicago, IL – Old Town School of Folk Music 10-26 Pittsburgh, PA – The Andy Warhol Museum 10-27 Toronto, Ontario – Lula Lounge 10-29 Brooklyn, NY – National Sawdust 10-30 Brooklyn, NY – National Sawdust 11-02 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church 11-03 Boston, MA – Institute of Contemporary Art 11-16 London, England – London Jazz Festival