Thalia Zedek Band shares “Circus”; new album The Boat Outside Your Window, out May 23

Thalia Zedek Band has shared the rollicking, country-infused new single “Circus”, from new album The Boat Outside Your Window, out May 23rd. In keeping with Zedek’s ability to plainly, yet powerfully speak truth to power, Zedek incisively critiques oppressive forces, as pedal steel guitarist Karen Sarkisian gleams. On the track, Zedek says: “This was actually written during the pandemic but is just as relevant today as we watch our nation as we have known it disappearing.” Zedek will be touring throughout 2025 in support of The Boat Outside Your Window, including a special tour throughout Australia and New Zealand, throughout the US east coast and midwest, and more to be announced.

Thalia Zedek’s considerable body of work demonstrates a clarity of vision, a singular performance style, and an expansive range. Her ability to deliver raw emotions through her vivid stories of loss and hope, strife and triumph is unmatched. Zedek’s mastery of songwriting is on full display on The Boat Outside Your Window. Her unique musical voice remains potent and pointed. Cultivating her sound with purpose and an unflinching view of humanity, Zedek’s words and music are both invigorating, and capable of capturing the deep emotional complexities of life. The Boat Outside Your Window is Thalia Zedek reaching new heights, reinforcing her status as a peerless songwriter and voice.

On The Boat Outside Your Window, the core band of Zedek (guitar and vocals), bassist Winston Braman, and drummer Gavin McCarthy (Karate) have been joined by pedal steel guitarist Karen Sarkisian. On The Boat Outside Your Window, Sarkisian’s counter-melodies and oblique augmentations created with nontraditional tools like an Ebow, add an otherworldly quality to songs. The album features guests and past Come collaborators Nancy Asch (percussion) and Beth Heinberg (piano) whose subtle touches are added to “Shoes” and “Aliyah”. Throughout the album, Zedek deftly uncovers how external realities manifest in our internal worlds.

 

 

Thalia Zedek tour dates

May 30 – Boston, MA – O’Brien’s Pub (record release show) [tickets]

Jun. 8 – Melbourne, VIC – Rising Festival Athenaeum Theatre # [tickets]

Jun. 9 – Castlemaine, VIC – Theatre Royale # [tickets]

Jun. 10 – Beechworth, VIC – Tanswell Hotel #

Jun. 13 – Hobart, TAS – Mona Sex & Death Dayspa / Winter Feast / Grand Poobah #

Jun. 14 – Thirroul, NSW – Franks Wild Years # [tickets]

Jun. 15 – Sydney, NSW – Red House #

Jun. 18 – Auckland, NZ – Auckland Unitarian Church #

Jun. 19 – Wellington, NZ – Vogelmorn #

Jun. 25 – Baltimore, MD – Club 603 * [tickets]

Jun. 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – Government Center *

Jun. 27 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop * [tickets]

Jun. 28 Columbus, OH – Secret Studio (with Scrawl and Quattracenta)

Jun. 29 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle *

Jul. 1 – Cincinnati, OH – TBA *

Jul. 2 – Knoxville, TN – Pilot Light *

Jul. 3 – Asheville, NC – Sly Grog *

Jul. 5 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle (back room) *

Jul. 6 – Washington D.C. – Black Cat *

 

* w/ Quattracenta

# w/ Ned Collette