Sharon Van Etten Announces New Album with Band

Indie Rock Singer-Songwriter Returns with We've Been Going About This All Wrong

Sharon Van Etten has announced her first album with a full band since 2014's Are We There. The new album, titled We've Been Going About This All Wrong, will be released on May 6 via Jagjaguwar.

Van Etten recorded the album with her touring band, which includes longtime collaborators Zeke Hutchins (bass), Tori Kudo (drums), and Heather Woods Broderick (vocals, guitar). The album was produced by John Congleton, who has previously worked with St. Vincent, Angel Olsen, and Explosions in the Sky.

The first single from the album, "Porta," is a slow-burning ballad that showcases Van Etten's trademark ethereal vocals and haunting melodies. The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Van Etten herself, which features footage of the band performing in a forest.

Van Etten has been teasing the new album for months, sharing snippets of new music on social media. The singer-songwriter has also been touring extensively in support of the album, with upcoming shows in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

We've Been Going About This All Wrong is Van Etten's fifth studio album. The album is a departure from her previous work, which was more folk-oriented. The new album is more experimental and features a wider range of instrumentation, including synthesizers and drum machines.

Van Etten is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of her generation. Her previous album, Remind Me Tomorrow, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Van Etten has also been praised for her live performances, which have been described as "transcendental" and "life-changing."

We've Been Going About This All Wrong is a highly anticipated album from one of the most talented singer-songwriters in music today. The album is sure to please fans of Van Etten's previous work, as well as those who are new to her music.