A Few years ago, when Alex Montenegro began writing songs, she stuck to her usual tools, an out of tune guitar, a loop pedal, a Tascam tape machine. After self-recording her early DIY bandcamp releases, 2021’s debut Great Big Wild Oak saw Montenegro incorporate other musicians and recording methods alongside her established style. Great Big Wild Oak found a home on indie label Double Double Whammy (This is Lorelei, Hovvdy), where the artist is still releasing music.

During a west coast tour in 2022, Montenegro was insistent on spotting wild horses, though the patience and long drives required became too cumbersome. “The idea of seeing these beautiful creatures just run free for hours is still such a dream of mine. That imagery is what inspired the first line of the song.” she recalls. “I sort of swung into a place where I could only write songs on piano after covid, and ‘Run’ is a result of that.” Leaning into a more collaborative environment, Montenegro’s joined by Joshua Luttrull on lead guitar, Daniel Bryson on drums, and Bennett Littlejohn on bass. “I’ve always liked to create depth and texture by using cool production. I feel a lot of growth in our sound and I’m very excited to have something new out in the world.”

Alex Montenegro on “Run:”

This is the second to last song I wrote for the new album we’ve been working on. I sort of swung into a place where I could only write songs on piano after COVID, and this is a result of that. Joshua Luttrull wrote the guitar part, Daniel Bryson played the drums, and Bennet Littlejohn did the bass, all of which contributed to what it is now! I feel a lot of growth in our sound and am very excited for something new to be out in the world after a few years without releasing anything.

Skirts 2024 Tour Dates

09/29 | Los Angeles, CA – Scribble
10/20 | Nashville, TN – Drkmttr
10/22 | Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village
10/23 | Athens, OH – The Union
10/24 | Pittsburgh, PA – Government Center
10/25 | Brooklyn, NY – Alphaville
10/26 | Philadelphia, PA – Little Red Library
10/27 | Catskill, NY – Avalon
10/28 | Highland Park, NJ – Pinos
10/29 | Washington, D.C. – Pie Shop
10/30 | Durham, NC – Pinhook
10/31 | Asheville, NC – Bug’s House
11/01 | Athens, GA – The Lab at Ciné

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