alt-J Unveil Soothing New Song And Animated Video For “Get Better”

Alt-j has unleashed their latest single “Get Better” from their highly anticipated new album The Dream, set to be released February 11, 2022, via Canvasback / Infectious Music. “Get Back” is an acoustic one with Joel Newman on guitar while Gus Unger-Hamilton joins in with vocals and subtle piano. “I felt nervous heat when writing ‘Get Better,” Newman said in a press statement. “The context of the Coronavirus pandemic lent my words a chilling weight and gave me a new sense of responsibility as a lyricist. Whilst the direct events described are fictional, I believe — or I hope — that it’s emotionally the most honest song I’ve written.”

The track also gets the video treatment, made by pixel artist Stefanie Grunwald. Check it out below.

Fans can also enter a charity auction to win a Larrivee P-05 guitar, similar to the one Newman used to record the song and write much of The Dream and inscribed with the track’s lyrics. Proceeds benefit Plan International, a charity focused on creating lasting equality for girls and protection for the rights of children in over 50 countries. Enter here.

“Get Better” follows the lead single “U&ME,” released earlier this year. Alt-J will support the album on spring 2022 tour with Portugal. the Man, Sir Chloe, and Cherry Glazerr. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

Photo Credit: Owen Ela

Roy Lott: College grad and aspiring music journalist. I have a passion for all things music, listen to most genres and go to many shows and festivals (if the lineup is good). Discovering new music and artists is another habit of mine that I can't shake.
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