My Morning Jacket’s upcoming album, is, dropping March 21 via ATO Records, is shaping up to be a monumental release for the band. Produced by 3x GRAMMY® winner Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam), is feels like a bold leap forward—an evolution in their already storied 25-year career.
The lead single, “Time Waited,” is nothing short of breathtaking. Layering a wistful piano loop from Buddy Emmons’ Emmons Guitar Inc. with Jim James’ dreamy lyrics (inspired by a café dream, no less), the track unfolds as a heartfelt exploration of time’s flexibility and the fragile beauty of love. It’s a deeply romantic, yet reflective, gem that immediately stands out as one of the band’s most emotionally resonant songs to date.
The accompanying video, directed by Danny Clinch, blends captivating live performance footage with archival moments, offering a nostalgic nod to the band’s journey while perfectly complementing the single’s timeless feel.
is sees My Morning Jacket stepping outside their comfort zone by teaming up with O’Brien, marking the first time they’ve enlisted an outside producer for a full-length project. Recorded at Henson Studios in LA, the album captures a band fully in command of their psych-rock prowess, channeling their creativity into their most polished and adventurous work yet.
With is, My Morning Jacket once again proves their ability to transcend rock’s boundaries, crafting a collection that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. If “Time Waited” is any indication, is will be an album to remember.