Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Announce U.S. Arena Tour Celebrating New Album "South of Here"
Music video for "Heartless"—currently #1 at Americana Radio and trending Top 5 on Triple A Charts—is out now.
This week, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats revealed a brand-new series of U.S. arena dates to celebrate their highly anticipated fourth full-length studio album, South of Here, which is set for release June 28 via Stax.
A new video for the first single, "Heartless"—currently #1 at Americana Radio and trending Top 5 on Triple A Charts—is also now out.
Watch "Heartless" by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
The brand-new video, which explores Rateliff's childhood and his move from Missouri to the West, was directed by Kimberly Stuckwisch, an award-winning director who has worked with Olivia Rodrigo, Margo Price, and others.
"Growing up in an impoverished part of Kentuckiana I often found myself running away from my upbringing diving headfirst into books, studies, writing, and theater, all in search of a different life, a different dream," she said. "It was through the arts that I found and continue to find my freedom. In a lot of ways, I modeled our lead character (Kevin Kelley) after myself and am so thankful Nathaniel trusted me with such a personal note and important song for the world."
Produced by Brad Cook (Waxahatchee, Bon Iver, Kevin Morby) and recorded at Sonic Ranch outside El Paso, Texas, South of Here is an 11-track album that reckons with a lifetime of pain and trauma and transforms it into a stirring, soul-baring rumination on love, loss, hope, and resolve.
"Brad was a great producer to write alongside. This album is a look into my own struggle with anxiety, insecurity and stories of my life. He encouraged me to take responsibility for my own narrative in the songs and to write about what's happening in my own life," Rateliff notes. "These recordings were done together in a room with my closest friends. I hope these songs and stories give you an opportunity to better understand your own struggles whatever they may be."
The most recent single from the album is "David and Goliath," which was praised by Louder. They described it as: "This 21st century Americana star bares his soul to stunning effect on this latest track – all moody Beatles-y sensibilities with a soulful lift, articulating the internal fights so many of us face."
Watch "David and Goliath" by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Over the course of his career, Nathaniel Rateliff has generated widespread acclaim from critics and musicians alike. Robert Plant recently placed him among the next generation of greats: "He is one of these guys that will just carry the torch. Beautiful songwriting, beautiful singing, great delivery, and he is a magnificent guy to go with it."
Emerging from the rock scene in Denver, Colorado, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have released three LPs, two EPs, and a live album. Since their 2015 breakthrough album, the band has become known for their lively live performances and essential studio recordings. South of Here is a significant step forward, reflecting the universal struggle for identity and belonging.
Tickets for the tour with Gregory Alan Isakov will be available starting with an artist presale on Tuesday, June 4, at 10:00 A.M. (local); registration is available now. Additional presales will continue throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale on Friday, June 7, at 10:00 A.M. (local).
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Live With Gregory Alan Isakov
August 15—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 16—Boise, ID—Outlaw Field
August 20—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
August 21—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
October 22—Houston, TX—713 Music Hall
October 23—Dallas, TX—The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
October 26—Austin, TX—Moody Center
October 29—Rogers, AR—Walmart AMP
October 30—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
November 1—Chicago, IL—United Center
November 2—St. Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center
March 27, 2025—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden