Julien Baker Announces New Album Turn Out The Lights for October 2017 Release and Unveils New Song “Appointments”

Indie folkster Julien Baker built herself quite a buzz when she released her stellar debut album, Sprained Ankle. Two years after her debut, Baker is gearing up to release her sophomore effort, Turn Out the Lights.

The Memphis songwriter’s new LP is due out October 27^th (perfect fall music) through Matador Records. Baker also held exclusive production duties for the sophomore outing at her hometown Ardent Studios. Craig Silvey (The National Arcade Fire) assisted with mixing the boards.

A press release from Baker’s camp states that the new album “embraces the grays and complex truths of humanity and mental health,” and will keep Baker’s confessional lyrics that garnered her such a devoted following with her debut album.

Along with the new announcement, Baker also gives fans a first-glimpse into her new work with her first single, “Appointments.” The new ballad is soft, open and pretty vulnerable—all hallmarks of Baker’s work. Her tender yet powerful vocals float over twinkling guitars and soft piano chords as she lays out her fears and hesitant hope.

Earlier this year, Baker released two loosies with “Distant Solar System” and “Funeral Pyre.” Hear the new song below (best keep some tissues handy) and check out the track list below. Baker also announced a new tour to coincide with the album’s release, a full list of tour dates are below the jump.

Turn Out the Lights Tracklist:
01. Over
02. Appointments
03. Turn Out The Lights
04. Shadowboxing
05. Sour Breath
06. Televangelist
07. Everything That Helps You Sleep
08. Happy To Be Here
09. Hurt Less
10. Even
11. Claws In Your Back

Julien Baker 2017 Tour Dates:
08/17 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater
08/26 – Davenport, IA @ Adler Theatre
09/20 – Chicago, IL @ Amnesty International & Sofar Sounds Give A Home show
09/21 – Champaign, IL @ The Pygmalion Festival 2017
10/12 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
10/13 – Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom
10/14 – Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle
10/15 – Charlottesville, VA @ Jefferson Theater
10/17 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
10/18 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
10/20 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
10/25 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
10/27 – New York, NY @ Town Hall
10/28 – Somerville, MA @ Somerville Theatre
10/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11/03 – The Hague, NL @ Crossing Border Festival
11/04 – Utrecht, NL @ Ekko
11/06 – Bristol, UK @ The Lantern
11/07 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
11/08 – Glasgow, UK @ CCA
11/09 – Dublin, IE @ Whelans
11/10 – London, UK @ Union Chapel
11/12 – Brussels, BE @ Autumn Falls
11/14 – Berlin, DE @ Heimathafen Neukolln
11/15 – Hamburg, DE @ Uebel & Gefahrlich
11/16 – Düsseldorf, DE @ New Fall Festival
11/17 – Madrid, ES @ El Sol
11/18 – Braga, PT @ Theatro Circo
11/19 – Barcelona, ES @ La De Apolo
11/29 – Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre
11/30 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
12/01 – Memphis, TN @ 1884 Lounge
12/02 – St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
12/07 – Spokane, WA @ The Bartlett
12/08 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
12/09 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
12/10 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater
12/12 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
12/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Palace Theatre
12/15 – San Diego, CA @ The Irenic
12/16 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom
12/18 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
12/19 – Houston, TX @ The Heights Theater
12/20 – Dallas, TX @ The Kessler Theater