Today, Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield and songwriter Jess Williamson announced a new musical collaboration called Plains. The duo are releasing their debut album together titled I Walked with You a Ways on October 14 via ANTI- Records. Ahead of that release date, they've revealed their first single "Problem with It" along with a video directed by Corbett Jones and Nick Simonite.
“I’m thrilled to announce this new project and album," Crutchfield said in a press release. "I’ve felt a connection to Jess’s songwriting and a kinship with her since we met years ago. Getting to lean into the influence of the music we both grew up with while also making something that feels very current and fresh to me was a great experience and I’m so happy to finally share it.”
Williamson added: "Making this record with Katie was a deeply expansive experience for me as a songwriter. I really trust her ear and sensibilities, and she encouraged me to explore aspects of my songwriting that in the past I’ve shied away from. Katie’s support was so important for me as we wrote this album. We gave ourselves permission to lean into the music that raised us and write the kind of classic timeless songs that we both grew up singing along to. For me that was The Chicks and Dolly Parton, and having a place to channel those influences was an absolute blast."
Watch "Problem with It" below, and pre-order the album here.
