L.A. indie songwriter Kristen Ford continues her electrical trajectory in direction of the discharge of her Pinto album with a model new banger, “Birds Of Metal”. 

The hooktastic irrepressible monitor is the fifth and closing appetizer to be launched earlier than Pinto. Whereas earlier singles have discovered house for rightfully rage-filled anthems calling out queer rights rollbacks and the damaged American Dream, “Birds Of Metal” is Ford taking a breather to acknowledge that amongst troublesome occasions, the world nonetheless has its moments of fascination. In her phrases, “for all of the troubles of the world, we do stay in a reasonably magical place the place all we have to do is look as much as see folks flying round in birds of metal.”

Two generations of fierce feminine artistry collide on “Birds Of Metal” as Ford’s rising star meets the legendary orbit of songwriter Ani DiFranco who co-wrote and co-produced this monitor whereas additionally directing and enhancing the video. This time-traveling visible finds Ford trapped in a mysterious mid-century fever dream as she navigates feelings from marvel to frustration.

The heavyweight collab practice doesn’t cease there both. Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins dealt with manufacturing duties for Pinto, whereas mastering legend Randy Merrill (who has polished tracks for Woman Gaga, Chappell Roan, and T-Swift) added his signature sparkle.

Pinto is launched on August twenty second on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Data. Preorder Pinto on vinyl, CD or cassette right here, and catch Ford on the following exhibits throughout the US.

July 31 – Appleton, WI @ Mile Of Music Competition

August 6 – Asheville, NC @ AyurPrana

August 7 – Nashville, TN @ The 5 Spot

August 8 – Chattanooga, TN @ Redbud 

August 10 – Atlanta, GA @ Smith’s Olde Bar

August 13 – Awendaw, SC @ Awendaw Inexperienced

August 16 – Saluda, SC @ The Purple Onion

August 17 – Charlotte, NC @ VisArt Video

August 22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Escondite

August 30 – Juneau, AK @ Crystal Saloon

September 5 – Albany, CA @ Ivy Room

September 19 – Blue Lake, CA @ Blue Lake On line casino

September 27 – Portland, OR @ Al’s Den

October 5 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Lodge Cafe