How a Crossroads in Katie Crutchfied’s 30s Helped Shape Waxahatchee’s New Album, Tigers Blood
Katie Crutchfield’s Journey
In November 2023, Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield poured her heart out—not only to her twin sister, Allison, but also to a small crowd of music industry professionals, as they heard her wistful, alt-country album Tigers Blood for the first time. At 35 years old, Crutchfield found herself confronting a series of crossroads, typical of one’s 30s.
Tigers Blood Album
On Tigers Blood, Waxahatchee’s first release since the LP Saint Cloud in 2020, the singer-songwriter tackles the devastation of friend breakups and the beauty of the early stages of a long-term romance, all while leaning into the creative confidence that comes with age and experience.
Collaborations and Influences
- Collaborators: Wednesday’s MJ Lenderman, Spencer Tweedy, and Megafaun’s Phil Cook
- Influences: Southern alternative rock bands like Drive-By Truckers and Sparklehorse, R.E.M., Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams, and Gillian Welch
Interview Highlights
Album Title and Themes
Katie Crutchfield named the album Tigers Blood after a childhood snow cone flavor, symbolizing innocence and darkness. The album explores themes of friend breakups, sobriety, and the nuances of relationships in one’s 30s.
Evolution of Style
With Tigers Blood, Crutchfield’s personal style evolved to a high-femme version of a dude in a bar band, aiming for a more casual stage appearance while maintaining a creative and authentic vibe.
Message to Listeners
Crutchfield aims to write songs rooted in emotional truth, allowing listeners to interpret the music in their own way and take away whatever resonates with them.
Are you excited to delve into the world of Tigers Blood and experience the musical journey of Katie Crutchfield? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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