Put on your boots and grab a box of tissues, lyrical powerhouse, Waxahatchee releases her new single today, “Much Ado About Nothing.” Building on the confessional style of her last album, critically acclaimed, Tiger’s Blood, it’s a welcomed addition to her extensive discography.
Already a mainstay at her live shows, “Much Ado About Nothing” draws us deeper into the poetic heart of Katie Crutchfield with the very thing that attracted critics and new fans to Tiger’s Blood—resonant verses delicately woven into her signature alt-country melody.
With her voice gliding effortlessly over a soothing acoustic arrangement, Crutchfield offers a soulful reflection of pushing love away and lingering regret. The details of the story are vague enough to feel like it’s yours by succinctly portraying the emotionally pain of being your own worse enemy. And the measured pace allows you to settle in your feels with the sensation of listlessly floating down a river on a brisk fall day.
Thematically, it’s a sad song. But there’s an underlying hopefulness in her voice as it crescendos to a powerful release and carries us to the end of the song.
With heartfelt lyrics and a catchy alt-country melody, it’s sad enough to feel but not enough to break—honestly, what else could we ask for? It seems like a great song to belt out after a breakup, after a session of shadow work or the soundtrack on a long drive through the country.
“Much Ado About Nothing” is available now and keep an eye out for more news on Waxahatchee coming soon.
Words by Jody Bufkin
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