Following previous releases and the announcement of her upcoming album, the Chicago artist Delaney Bailey has released her newest single, paired with a beautiful visualizer. Bailey will hit the road on November 14 to begin her first-ever headline tour, with support from This House is Creaking.
Concave
In October, Delaney Bailey announced her upcoming album, Concave, with the release of “Far Away”. Since then, the song has received praise from fans and publications, including Stereogum, which stated, “On the brilliant new single ‘Far Away’ from Delaney Bailey, the Chicago songwriter contemplates the absurdity of self-awareness and wisdom that comes with age. ‘From far away, aging makes me feel sick,’ she sings over a propulsive drumbeat. Her tone is wary but soft, sounding a little bit like Clairo.”
The album is set to release on January 21, 2026, via AWAL. It is available for pre-save/pre-order here!
Nightshade
In continuation of the anticipation for Concave, Bailey has released its latest offering, “Nightshade”.
The single features delicate riffs, a warming atmosphere, and soft vocals. It focuses on the topics of disordered eating and self-worth. Thoughtful and deep lyrics such as “Hunger’s not power / Your hands are shaking” work to exemplify this.
“‘Nightshade’ is a song about the hardships I’ve been through with eating in my life. Although it’s something that I’ve overcome in recent years and I’ve found the joy in eating again, it is something I have to actively remind myself of. At the age that I was dealing with these things, I didn’t necessarily mind my body. The way I look has honestly never been at the forefront of my mind, but the way my personality, my being, is perceived has always been front and center,” Bailey shares. “When I felt I had done something wrong, when I was nervous, when something made me sad, I would forget to eat. I began to make myself smaller, mentally (and in turn, physically), to be perfect in every situation I was in.”
“As I age, I have to remind myself that thinking way too much about myself is a privilege. Eating good food is a privilege. Self-care is a privilege. Making myself smaller was cowardice. Now is the time to seek out people and places that encourage me to be the biggest and brightest version of myself, and to be that, I had to learn to take care of myself first.”
The single comes with a black-and-white visualizer. The video includes a small countdown on the screen placed upon clips of someone sewing. The soft, grainy effect over the visuals mirrors the song’s atmosphere.
“Nightshade” is available for streaming and purchase here!
First Headline Tour
Beginning November 14, Bailey will begin her first headline tour across the Midwest. She will be traveling to five cities, including Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit. She will be bringing her new releases to the stage for a live audience to enjoy, with support from Chicago’s This House is Creaking.
More information and tickets can be found here! Tour dates are available below.
Tour Dates
NOVEMBER
14 – Icehouse – Minneapolis, MN
18 – Raccoon Motel – Davenport, IA
DECEMBER
2 – The Bishop – Bloomington, IN
4 – Lager House – Detroit, MI
5 – Beat Kitchen – Chicago, IL
