Sarah McLachlan has released “Better Broken,” her first album of new material in more than a decade. “Better Broken” is set for a September 19 arrival via Concord Records.
Her 10th studio album and debut release for Concord Records, “Better Broken” takes its title from its opening track, which is out today.
McLachlan says the song is a reflection on the fortitude that comes from weathering life’s constant storms.
“A lot of the lyrics on this record came from thinking about the world right now and asking, ‘How do we move through this landscape?'” She said. “How do we keep our heads above water when it feels like so much is falling apart? I don’t know if I have any answers, but channeling all that angst and uncertainty into the music has been so cathartic. I hope that this record provides people with some relief and release—but in the end I just want them to take whatever they need from it, and make the songs part of their own story.”
Musicians contributing to the record include Wendy Melvoin (a former guitarist for Prince and the Revolution), drummer Matt Chamberlain (Bob Dylan, David Bowie), multi-instrumentalist Benny Bock (Lucy Dacus, beabadoobee), and pedal-steel guitarist Greg Leisz (Kacey Musgraves, Florence + the Machine). Producers are Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, boygenius) and Will Maclellan (Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers).
Pre-order and stream “Better Broken” here.
The “Better Broken” music video was directed by Lauren Wade and produced by Zebulon Griffin
Watch the ‘Better Broken’ video here: