A Very Lonely Solstice

Robin Pecknold illuminates the darkest of winters with Fleet Foxes' "A Very Lonely Solstice," a 13-track collection recorded in December 2020 at Brooklyn, NY’s St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church. This release, available for the first time on vinyl, CD, and digital formats, captures a poignant moment in time. Originally broadcasted as a live-stream event on the winter solstice of 2020, just days after New York declared a state of emergency due to increasing COVID-19 cases, Pecknold describes the set as a solo performance on the longest night of the year, honoring the loneliness of 2020 with acoustic renditions of both new and classic songs. Fans worldwide tuned in from their homes, finding solace and connection during a time of profound isolation. "A Very Lonely Solstice" features Pecknold's solo interpretations of fan-favorite songs from Fleet Foxes' discography, spanning from their self-titled debut album in 2008 ("Tiger Mountain Peasant Song") to tracks from "Helplessness Blues" (2011) and "Crack-Up" (2017), all the way to their latest release, "Shore." The album also includes collaborations with Resistance Revival Chorus on "Wading In Waist-High Water" and "Can I Believe You," as well as covers of Nina Simone's "In The Morning" and a reimagined version of the traditional song "Silver Dagger