Shannon Lay informed Covers Vol. 1, a collection of covers out April 14 via Sub Pop. “I really like doing covers,” Lay said in a statement, “It’s a pleasure to offer my perspective on songs I admire and spread the word about amazing artists. Covers Vol. 1 is the first in a series of cover records celebrating my penchant for shannonizing songs. The album includes covers of songs by Ty Segall, the Velvet Underground, Arthur Russell, Vashti Bunyan, and others.
Watch the video directed by Kai MacKnight that accompanies his version of the Elliott Smith“Angeles” is below. On the cover, Lay said in a statement:
Lay’s last album Geist released in 2021. “Rare to Wake” from that album was named one of “Pitchfork’s”100 Best Songs of 2021.”