New Track Released Today
"I Don't Need That Anymore" duet featuring Neko Case available to hear today
Hello friends! If you’ve been following our story, you know that a new Pernice Brothers album, Who Will You Believe, comes out April 5 on New West. Today, you can hear a new song from that upcoming record, “I Don’t Need That Anymore,” which is a duet with Neko Case. We wanted you to hear it first.
According to Joe, “‘I Don’t Need That Anymore’ is one of the rare songs of mine that started with a lyric hook instead of a melody. My wife and my mother were looking at the latter’s sixty-six-year-old wedding album. My wife said to my mother, ‘Wow! You Had some figure.’ Not skipping a beat, my mother said, ‘I had it when I needed it.’ I immediately sent myself a text that read ‘I’m glad I had it when I needed it. But baby, I don’t need that anymore.’” He continues, “I was excited that Neko was into singing with me. No one needs me to tell of her singular voice. And being in the live room while she recorded her part legit gave me goosebumps. And she’s a really great person, which is always a plus.”
Who Will You Believe will be available across digital platforms, compact disc, and standard black vinyl. A limited to 300 Turquoise Color Vinyl Edition autographed by Joe and including a blue flexi disc featuring an exclusive bonus track is available for pre-order via Rough Trade. A limited cassette edition (that’s right) of the album is available for pre-order exclusively via Bandcamp. A limited Clear Vinyl edition and compact disc edition both autographed by Joe, will be available at independent retailers and is available for pre-order via NEW WEST RECORDS.
ICYMI, we released the title track last month.
If you haven’t heard, Joe has a substack where he talks about the stories behind his songs. It’s pretty fascinating. You can take a look here.
Joe also has a few solo shows coming up, and we are hoping to add more later this year. Tickets at the respective links.
March 14, Brockton Cyclery, Toronto
April 3, Le Poisson Rouge, New York
April 6, Living Room Concert, Boston
Thanks, as always, for your support all these years!
- Joyce (and Mercy)
Ashmont Records, Dorchester, Mass.
This is a lovely song. Neko’s voice is just amazing. I love anything she does.
Great song! Really enjoyed it at the Chicago show.