Tom Waits' New Spoken Word Track 'The Fly'

0:00On April 22nd, Tom Waits just dropped a teaser for his new spoken word track called The Fly, serving as the B-side to his collab with Massive Attack, on Boots on the Ground. This marks his first fresh music since the 2011 album Bad as Me and it features vocals from his son Casey. The surprise vinyl dropped last week alongside a political short film. The Fly is a dark, comic poem and waits his signature style, riffing on life's misfits like past pieces such as what's he building in there. He paints this fly as the ultimate survivor, buzzing through famine, war, and presidential slacks with a twisted family tree of pests. All proceeds from the exclusive pre-order go straight to mental health support for veterans and legal aid for immigrant communities. Fans are buzzing over this rare drop from the 76-year-old legend, especially after years of quiet. Waits says he jumped on the Massive Attack and by way back, and their long delay didn't phase him. Timeless tracks like this never fade. His agent spilled last year that Waits is writing

1:04again, hinting at a possible tour. He's also starring in Jim Jarmish's new flick, Father Mother Sister Brother, with Adam Driver. On top, look for his curated covers collection, where the willow and the dog would grow, dropping. May 29th, Big Names, like Johnny Cash, Bruce. Springsteen and Willie Nelson tackling tunes by Waits and his wife. Plus, he's linking with Springsteen on a tribute to Shane McGowan. Waits keeps the fire alive, one gritty verse at a time. Stay tuned with music news today, AI Powered Updates.