Bob Mould’s New Song Sees a “Forecast of Rain” Ahead

New York based guitarist and former Husker Du and Sugar frontman Bob Mould has officially released his latest song “Forecast of Rain,” his second single from his upcoming album Blue Hearts. The album will be available on September 25.

The explosive single is both critical and imaginative, as Mould forecasts the hypocrisy and eventual doom of corrupt religion through distorted guitar riffs, high class vocals and sharp lyrics. The high energy of the instrumentation, specifically the guitar, is energetic, as the listener can’t help but feel revitalized after listening. The dynamic visuals paired with Mould’s passionate singing in the background make for an interesting viewing, and it comes together with the song supremely well.

“As a child, my mother took me to Sunday Mass. I’ve written many songs around religion. In the 2000s, I went back to the Catholic Church for three years – but I did not find my place,” explains Mould about the song. “I recognize the importance of religion for those who believe: the worship, the rituals, the community; loving thy neighbor, following commandments, doing unto others as you would have them do unto you . . . But right now, I’m having a hard time understanding how certain religious sectarians can support the behavior of those who occupy the People’s House. How can you endorse their disregard for truth? How can you tolerate the incessant vindictiveness? How can you stand by your man while people are teargassed to clear a path to the Lord’s House?”

Blue Hearts will be Mould’s fifteenth solo studio album released since 1989, and his most recent since his 2019 project Sunshine Rock. The album was received positively among critics, and mxdwn’s  notes that the album, ” captures the things that make the former Husker Du and Sugar frontman great, and in this way, it succeeds.”

Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
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