April 21, 2023—John Mellencamp’s forthcoming new album Orpheus Descending is set for release June 2 via Republic Records. In anticipation of upcoming record, Mellencamp is sharing the album track “Hey God.” Listen/share HERE, watch/share the official video HERE and pre-order the album HERE.
His twenty fifth album produced by Mellencamp and recorded as his own Belmont Mall Studio. One of his most personal records to date, standout tracks “Hey God” and “The Eyes of Portland” focus on social issues Mellencamp continues to passionately advocate for.
Mellencamp is currently in the midst of his massive Live and In Person 2023 North American tour, with dates running through June 27 including stops in New York City, Nashville, Philadelphia, Boston and more. A complete list of remaining dates is below and tickets where available for purchase HERE.
He’s currently performing songs from the new LP during his live set. The Chicago Tribune says “Awash in death, “Hey God” functioned as a plea for deliverance from senseless gun violence. Preceded by a story about his encounter with a 20-something homeless woman, the solo acoustic “The Eyes of Portland” took aim at the empty “thoughts and prayers” condolences offered as a solution to major tragedies and dilemmas.” LA Weekly describes the performances as “authentic, grounded and painfully honest.”
His critically acclaimed studio LP, Strictly A One-Eyed Jack, was released early last year to praise from The New York Times, NPR Music, Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more.
Praise for Mellencamp and Strictly A One-Eyed Jack:
Mellencamp also recently released a deluxe edition reissue of his beloved seminal album, Scarecrow, which features a massive collection of bonus tracks, rarities and more never previously shared before. Listen HERE.
Mellencamp is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a Grammy winner, a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award, The Woody Guthrie Award and Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award and more recently, the Founders Award, the top honor assigned by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Mellencamp has continued to focus on another facet of his artistic expression: painting. Last year, he released a self-curated book of his work, John Mellencamp: Paintings and Assemblages, which is out now on Rizzoli New York.
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TRACK LISTORPHEUS DESCENDING1. Hey God2. The Eyes Of Portland3. Land Of The So Called Free4. The Kindness Of Lovers5. Amen6. Orpheus Descending7. Understated Reverence8. One More Trick9. Lightning And Luck10. Perfect World11. Backbone
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Cover art: Speck Mellencamp
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TOUR DATES
April 21—Stifel Theatre—St. Louis, MOApril 22—Stifel Theatre—St. Louis, MOApril 24—Orpheum Theatre—Memphis, TNApril 25—Orpheum Theatre—Memphis, TNMay 5—Old National Events Plaza—Evansville, INMay 6—Old National Events Plaza—Evansville, INMay 8—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TNMay 9—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TNMay 10—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TNMay 12—Aronoff Center—Cincinnati, OHMay 13—Aronoff Center—Cincinnati, OHMay 15—Embassy Theatre—Ft. Wayne, INMay 16—Embassy Theatre—Ft. Wayne, INMay 17—Palace Theatre—Columbus, OHMay 19—Peace Center—Greenville, SCMay 20—DPAC—Durham, NCMay 22—Benedum Center—Pittsburgh, PAMay 23—Benedum Center—Pittsburgh, PAMay 25—Playhouse Square—Cleveland, OHMay 26—Playhouse Square—Cleveland, OHJune 2—The Lyric—Baltimore, MDJune 3—Kimmel Cultural Center—Philadelphia, PAJune 5—Beacon Theatre—New York, NYJune 6—Beacon Theatre—New York, NYJune 7—Beacon Theatre—New York, NYJune 9—Beacon Theatre—New York, NYJune 10—Boch Center-Wang Theatre—Boston, MAJune 11—Providence Performing Arts Center—Providence, RIJune 13—Palace Theatre—Albany, NYJune 14—Landmark Theatre—Syracuse, NYJune 16—Shea’s Performing Arts Center—Buffalo, NYJune 17—Masonic Temple Theatre—Detroit, MIJune 19—Massey Hall—Toronto, ONJune 21—Devos Performance Hall—Grand Rapids, MIJune 23—Morris Performing Arts Center—South Bend, INJune 24—Morris Performing Arts Center—South Bend, INJune 26—The Riverside Theater—Milwaukee, WIJune 27—The Riverside Theater—Milwaukee, WI
