Photo & Makeup Credit: Laura and Mateo (ages 8 & 4)
Listen: “Pajarito”
Watch Official Music Video: YouTube
Tour Tickets: joségonzalez.com
(November 4, 2025) — Beloved Swedish-Argentine singer-songwriter José González returns with his first new song in four years, the luminous and heartfelt “Pajarito.” Out now via Mute, the single blends González’s signature acoustic intimacy with bright, whimsical melodies and lyrics sung entirely in Spanish — a love letter to growth, curiosity, and the magic of discovery.
Written with his young children in mind, “Pajarito” (which means “little bird”) flutters between innocence and introspection, evoking both the simple joys of childhood and the existential wonder of growing up.
“Now and then, I want to write songs that are timeless, simple, and carefree,” says González. “It’s about learning, exploring, and slowly discovering meaning for yourself. I wanted something that felt both personal and universal.”
He cites Simon & Garfunkel’s “59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)” and Silvio Rodríguez’s “Río” among his inspirations — alongside the lullabies and children’s songs that have become part of his daily life.
Artwork Inspired by Swedish Folk Traditions
The “Pajarito” single cover reimagines classic Scandinavian folk motifs — inspired by allmoge art and the iconic Dala horse — reinterpreted as a “Dala bird.” The piece was painted by Hannele Fernström with design by Robert Samsonovitz, beautifully capturing the song’s blend of playfulness and cultural reverence.
A Video Born from AI Curiosity and Creativity
For the “Pajarito” music video, González teamed up with filmmaker Jonny Sanders to experiment with emerging AI video tools like Sora and VEO.
“We started prompting with ideas like ‘a little bird and its parent by the Swedish archipelago, late summer — clumsy, cute, adorable,’” González explains. “We let the models generate a playful story featuring a bullfinch — I loved its colors and character.”
The result is a gentle, surreal exploration of nature and nurture — a visual echo of the song’s tender themes.
José González Returns to North America
After postponing his 2024 tour due to a family illness, González will finally bring his spellbinding live show back to North America this November. The tour kicks off November 10 in Oklahoma City and includes stops in Nashville, Asheville, Atlanta, Detroit, and more.
The performances will span his entire catalog — from the minimalist folk classics of Veneer to the rich textures of Local Valley.
Tickets: joségonzalez.com
Previously purchased tickets remain valid for rescheduled dates.
José González – North American Tour 2025
NOVEMBER
10 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
11 – Little Rock, AR – Robinson Performance Hall
13 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
14 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
15 – Durham, NC – The Carolina Theatre
16 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
18 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn
19 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre and Ballroom
20 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
A Glimpse Ahead
Currently back in the studio, González is recording his fifth studio album, his first full-length project of original material since Local Valley (2021). Fans can expect a continuation of his signature fusion of organic warmth, meditative lyricism, and worldly perspective — with new emotional depths inspired by fatherhood and reflection.
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