Ada Lea has, released “something in the wind,” the latest single is off the Montreal artist’s forthcoming album when i paint my masterpiece, available August 8th via Saddle Creek/next Door Records, along with the news Lea has announced new North American Tour dates. Reflecting on the creation of the track she says: “I had a dream about this song and remember nothing. There is a constant in everyone’s life, which is the dream. When we recorded the song, Luke, who produced it, suggested we slow it down so Tasy could improvise a busy drum solo. Then, Jonas, engineer, sped the song up to its regular speed. Like a slowed down wink to Leonard Cohen himself.”

After watching “the miracle over the mojave”, performed by Nathan Fielder on his show “The Rehearsal”, Ada Lea realised anything was possible. In just 6 months, under the guidance and direction of Brittney Canda, Ada Lea learned how to figure skate and trained rigorously for this video that would serve as a miracle of sorts. The performance to “something in the wind” marks her return to the joys of music. Skating seemed like the perfect metaphor for the challenges of navigating the music industry—it’s icy cold, there are judges everywhere—and when you fall, you can only rise.

Levy will embark on an extensive North American Tour in September following a string of dates in the UK. The tour will see dates in New York, Chicago, Toronto, Seattle, Los Angeles and more.

Ada Lea
when i paint my masterpiece
Tracklisting

1. death phase of 2024 (rainlight)
2. moon blossom
3. baby blue frigidaire mini fridge
4. something in the wind
5. midnight magic
6. it isn’t enough
7. snow globe
8. everything under the sun
9. just like in the museum
10. bob dylan’s 115th haircut
11. diner
12. there is only one thing on my mind
13. dogs playing in the backyard
14. down under the van horne overpass
15. i want it all
16. somebody is walking in the water

Ada Lea 2025 Tour Dates

Fri, Aug 16 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club w/ @
Sat, Aug 17 – Bristol, UK @ Rough Trade Bristol w/ Allegra Krieger
Sun, Aug 18 – Edinburgh, UK @ Sneaky Pete’s w/ Allegra Krieger
Mon, Aug 19 – Glasgow, UK @ Nice n’ Sleazy w/ Allegra Krieger
Tue, Aug 20 – Chester, UK @ St. Mary’s Creative Space w/ Allegra Krieger
Wed, Aug 21 – London, UK @ Lexington, Line of Best Fit w/ Allegra Krieger
Wed, Sept 10 – Burlington, VT @ Radio Bean
Thu, Sept 11 – Providence, RI @ AS220
Fri, Sept 12 – Catskill, NY – Avalon
Sat, Sept 13 – Turner Falls, MA @ Brick House
Mon, Sept 15 – New York, NY @ NightClub 101
Tue, Sept 16 – Washington, DC @ Quarry House
Wed, Sept 17 – Durham, NC @ Pinhook
Thu, Sept 18 – Nashville, TN @ East Room
Fri, Sept 19 – Chicago, IL @ Judson & Moore
Sat, Sept 20 – Windsor, ON @ Phog Lounge
Sun, Sept 21 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
Tue, Oct 14 – Montreal, QC @ Toscadura
Wed, Oct 15 – Hamilton @ Roony’s
Fri, Oct 17 – Kalamazoo, MI @ TV Station
Sat, Oct 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ Sky High
Sun, Oct 19 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cloudland
Mon, Oct 20 – Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
Wed, Oct 22 – Butte, Montana @ Carpenters Union Hall
Fri, Oct 24 – Seattle, WA @ Ballard Homestead
Sat, Oct 25 – Vancouver, BC @ Kingsway
Mon, Oct 27 – Portland, OR @ Turn Turn Turn
Wed, Oct 29 – SF/Oakland @ TBD
Thu, Oct 30 – Los Angeles, CA @ Scribble
Sat, Nov 1 – Salt Lake City @ The Pearl on Main
Sun, Nov 2 – Denver @ Hi Dive
Tue, Nov 4 – Lincoln, NE @ Reactor Coffee
Thu, Nov 5 – Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel

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