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Ethel Cain Unveils Tour Dates Alongside New Album “Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You”

Pitchfork | April 14, 2025

Ethel Cain Unveils New Album and Tour: A Poignant Tribute to Lost Love in Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You

Ethel Cain, the bewitching singer-songwriter who sent ripples through the music scene with her genre-bending debut, has just announced her second album of 2023, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You. This deeply personal follow-up to her January release, the experimental project Perverts, is set to drop this August and is already shaping up to be an intimate exploration of nostalgia and heartbreak.

Billed as a prequel to her acclaimed 2022 debut, Preacher’s Daughter, Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You dives into the details of Cain’s past, specifically her poignant relationship with her high school boyfriend, Willoughby Tucker—a name that fans will recognize from the wistful “A House in Nebraska” on Preacher’s Daughter. With this new album, Cain promises to unravel the threads of memory and longing, offering listeners a chance to delve deeper into her narrative tapestry.

Fans can anticipate not just music but a multi-city pilgrimage as Ethel Cain embarks on her Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour, which spans North America and Europe. With stops in major cities like New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, London, and Paris, the tour is poised to be an unforgettable celebration of both her artistic growth and the community she cherishes.

In a move that reaffirms her commitment to social causes, Cain has partnered with The Ally Coalition for her tour, pledging to donate $1 from every ticket sold to organizations dedicated to serving the transgender community. This gesture underscores her belief in music as a vehicle for change, making her shows not just concerts, but spaces for unity and activism.

The album’s artwork, which Cain has yet to reveal, is already generating buzz, and with her unique aesthetic blending raw emotion with ethereal sounds, fans can expect something that visually mirrors the richness of her music. According to insiders, the thematic elements of Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You are set to reinforce Cain’s identity as a storyteller, navigating the complexities of love and loss with an unflinching gaze.

The excitement builds as April 4 nears—marking the vinyl debut of Preacher’s Daughter. This announcement is bound to set Cain’s fanbase aflame again, creating a thriving buzz leading into the summer and fall when her new music and live performances will break fresh ground.

This wave of new material and live performances illustrates Ethel Cain’s fearlessness and an unwavering connection with her audience. As she prepares to invite listeners into her world once more, one thing becomes clear: the narrative of Ethel Cain is far from over—it’s just getting started.

To get your tickets for what promises to be a mesmerizing concert experience, head to Ticketmaster now, and prepare to lose yourself in the haunting melodies and lyrical depth that Ethel Cain embodies.

Tour Dates:

  • 08-12 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
  • 08-13 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
  • 08-15 Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
  • 08-16 Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield Power Station Theater
  • 08-18 Berkeley, CA – The Greek Berkeley
  • 08-20 Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Auditorium
  • [And many more, culminating in a European leg that includes stops in cities like Paris, Berlin, and Milan.]

As the anticipation builds for Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, it’s clear that Ethel Cain is not only evolving as an artist but shaping a movement within the music industry—one that celebrates authenticity and compassion in equal measure. Don’t miss the chance to be swept away by her haunting melodies and poignant storytelling this year.


Written by Pitchfork




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