Horse Feathers recently announced the 20th anniversary reissue of their long out of print debut album, Words Are Dead, along with a US to celebrate.
Out August 28th on Kill Rock Stars, the deluxe remaster will also include a replica of their original six-song demo that was only available at live performances. To download your advance copy follow the private watermarked link below.
"...Words Are Dead casts a warm and spooky spell." NPR naming is one of the 10 best releases of 2006
"It's okay words are dead because they'll find newer forms within their decomposition..." Pitchfork
Tour Dates:
August 6th - Portland, OR @ Topaz Farm
August 20th - Spokane, WA @ The District Bar
August 22nd - Olympia, WA @ Wild Child
August 23rd - Seattle, WA @ The Tractor
August 27th - Trout Lake, WA @ Trout Lake Hall
August 28th - Astoria, OR @ Liberty Theater
August 29th - Eugene, OR @ Eugene Art House
August 30th - Bend, OR @ Silver Moon Brewing
September 11th - Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle Music Hall
September 12th - Durham, NC @ Stanczyk’s
September 15th - Roanoke, VA @ The Spot on Kirk
September 16th - Charlottesville, VA @ The Southern
September 17th - Vienna, VA @ Jammin’ Java
September 18th - New York, NY @ Village Presents
September 20th - Boston, MA @ Club Passim
September 23rd - Arlington Heights, IL @ Hey Nonny
September 24th - Lake Orion, MI @ 20 Front Street
September 25th - Columbus, OH @ Natalie’s Grandview
September 26th - Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe
In 2026, Horse Feathers’ debut album, Words Are Dead, celebrates its 20th anniversary. Kill Rock Stars is set to release a deluxe reissue that will be completely remastered and pressed on an exclusive vinyl color. It will include a replica of their original six-song demo CD in the package, along with a deluxe foil-stamped LP jacket.
To support the release, Horse Feathers’ current ensemble of Justin Ringle (guitar, vocals, banjo), Nathan Crockett (violin, saw), Halli Anderson of River Whyless (violin, vocals), Kati Claborn of Blind Pilot (banjo, vocals, clarinet), and Luke Ydstie also of Blind Pilot (bass, cello, vocals) faithfully recreate the mood of the original release with taut dynamics and sensitive arrangements.
― dow, Sunday, 28 June 2026 23:49 (one month ago)