Today, Father John Misty has released “The X-panded Universe,”which is a new single available now on all digital streaming services worldwide from Sub Pop. “The X-panded Universe” was written and composed by Josh Tillman, arranged by Drew Erickson and co-produced by Erickson and Tillman. “The Payoff” was also mixed and engineered by Michael Harris at Fivestar Studios in Topanga, CA, and mastered by Adam Ayan Mastering.

“The X-panded Universe” is the third Father John Misty single of 2026, following “The Payoff,” released in May, and “The Old Law,” released in January. The latter track was previously known to Father John Misty’s“God’s Trash” and debuted as part of the live set in the fall of 2024. All three singles follow the release of Mahashmashana, Father John Misty’s acclaimed sixth long player in twelve years, released in November 2024.

Father John Misty is also announcing his first solo tour since 2013, which begins on Wednesday, December 9, in Boulder, CO at Boulder Theatre and ends with a two-night stand on Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19, at Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA at Sunset Cultural Center for the 4th Annual Big Sur Park School Benefit shows.

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