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Ned Collette – “Commandeered Parade”
Australian-born, Berlin-based singer-songwriter Ned Collette has released a video for "Commandeered Parade," the second track shared from his forthcoming eighth studio album, Mixed Light. The song follows lead single "Curious Thing" and continues Collette's long-running exploration of folk, jazz and avant-garde rock, placing him in the lineage of artists such as Bob Dylan and Lou Reed, with echoes of Bill Fay, Kurt Vile and Destroyer's Dan Bejar in his delivery.
Mixed Light is due out on 28th August via It Records and Feeding Tube, and is available to pre-order now. The album reportedly shifts between styles throughout, ranging from the gentler propulsion of its early singles to the chaos of "Paper Night" and a return to Collette's instrumental roots on closing track "Miami Shadows." Collette, who began his career in post-rock band City City City, has in recent years built close ties with Kentucky alt-Americana musicians including Ryan Davis and Will Oldham.
In short
- Ned Collette shares "Commandeered Parade" video ahead of new album
- Eighth album Mixed Light out 28 August via It Records/Feeding Tube
- Second single follows lead track "Curious Thing"
Explained simply
Ned Collette is an Australian-born singer-songwriter based in Berlin who explores the overlaps between folk, jazz and avant-garde rock. His work draws comparisons to influential artists like Bob Dylan and Lou Reed, reflecting his place within a lineage of experimental songwriters.
After beginning his career in the post-rock band City City City, Collette has developed a solo career spanning multiple albums that explores the boundaries between different musical traditions. In recent years, he has built significant creative ties with experimental musicians from Kentucky.
His eighth studio album, Mixed Light, arrives on 28 August through independent labels It Records and Feeding Tube. The album reportedly shifts between contrasting styles throughout, ranging from folk-influenced material to more experimental passages and instrumental compositions.
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