Release Date: 12/12/25
Strange But True is a joyfully off-kilter collaboration between Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo, with song titles sparked by outrageous newspaper headlines and lyrics by David Fair. The album swings from tender to noisy, playful to poignant, showcasing both artists’ range and a spirit of fearless indie experimentation. Jad Fair—founding member of lo‑fi pioneers Half Japanese—teams with the ever-adventurous Yo La Tengo for an inventive, melodic, and wonderfully unpredictable set. Cover artwork by David Fair. RIYL: The Magnetic Fields, Daniel Johnston, Half Japanese, Captain Beefheart, Beat Happening, The Microphones, Guided by Voices, Pavement, Silver Jews, Built to Spill. Available on mint green vinyl, CD, and digital.
Strange But True is a joyfully off-kilter collaboration between Jad Fair & Yo La Tengo, with song titles sparked by outrageous newspaper headlines and lyrics by David Fair. The album swings from tender to noisy, playful to poignant, showcasing both artists’ range and a spirit of fearless indie experimentation. Jad Fair—founding member of lo‑fi pioneers Half Japanese—teams with the ever-adventurous Yo La Tengo for an inventive, melodic, and wonderfully unpredictable set. Cover artwork by David Fair. RIYL: The Magnetic Fields, Daniel Johnston, Half Japanese, Captain Beefheart, Beat Happening, The Microphones, Guided by Voices, Pavement, Silver Jews, Built to Spill. Available on mint green vinyl, CD, and digital.