Phoebe Bridgers and Storefront Church (aka Lukas Frank) have joined forces for a canopy Low’s 1994 observe ‘Words’, launched in tribute to the latter band’s late vocalist and drummer, Mimi Parker.
Parker died on November 6, having been identified with ovarian most cancers in late 2020. Low had deliberate to see this yr out on tour, nonetheless a string of reveals had been cancelled in August as a consequence of “recent developments and changes” in Parker’s remedy, and in October, all remaining 2022 dates had been scrapped from their itinerary.
In an announcement shared alongside the duvet on Instagram, Frank wrote: “In the wake of Mimi’s passing, I’d like to dedicate this to her. Low’s music has been incredibly useful to me; it’s like an antidote to anxiety, with Mimi’s voice at the heart of it – relieving, cathartic and honest.”
On his option to hyperlink up with Bridgers, Frank stated that the pair had been mates “since we were little kids”, noting that he “couldn’t be more grateful for her contribution and support, both now and over the years”. He continued: “My co-producer Waylon [Rector] is also someone I’ve known for longer than I haven’t, but this is our first time officially producing something together and I’m proud of the result.”
Frank himself additionally performs drums on the duvet, whereas Rector performs guitars, Daniel Rhine performs bass and Alex Fischel (of Spoon fame) performs piano. The strings on the observe had been additionally organized and carried out by Cynthia Tolson.
“Adding to the nostalgia of it all,” Frank added in his assertion, “the cover art is by graphic design master @jamsayne and features a photo my mom took of my sister 30 years ago.” He rounded out his submit with “a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to this song, to Low, and to all who listen”.
Have a hearken to Bridgers and Frank’s cowl of ‘Words’ beneath, then hear the unique Low model (taken from their 1994 debut, ‘I Could Live In Hope’):
In the wake of Parker’s demise, former Low bassist Zak Sally shared a transferring eulogy in dedication to her. “Like everyone else who has ever listened to Low,” he wrote, “right now I am mourning the loss of Mimi Parker. It hurts, and it hurts a lot. There is no getting around that, and no one should even try. I share that with each and every one of you. If you know, you know. And there are so, so many that do. I can’t believe she’s gone.”
Among different colleagues paying tribute to Parker has been Robert Plant and Suzi Dian, who coated two of Low’s songs – ‘Monkey’ and ’Everybody’s Song’ – at a latest live performance in Glasgow.