Mitski is back. Her new album,Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, is out February 27 via Dead Oceans. Directed by Noel paul, the music video for lead single “Where’s My Phone?” draws inspiration from Shirley Jackson’s novel We have Always Lived in the Castle. Mitski plays a recluse whose gothic manor is set upon by intruders from the outside world. Watch it below.
Last year, Mitski released a concert film and accompanying live album, both of which were recorded during the tour for her 2023 album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We. Members of her touring band also contributed to Nothing’s About to happen to Me. Mitski is still working on a stage musical adaptation of The Queen’s Gambit,according to a press release.
Read about Mitski’s “Working for the Knife” at no. 39 on “The 100 Best Songs of the 2020s So Far.”
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Okay, I will analyze the provided information about Mitski’s album “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” and perform the requested adversarial research and entity-based geo optimization, adhering strictly to the given constraints.
PHASE 1: ADVERSARIAL RESEARCH, FRESHNESS & BREAKING-NEWS CHECK
The provided text references Mitski’s album, “the Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We,” released on September 15, 2023. I will verify details about the album and check for any significant updates as of January 18, 2026, 17:20:38.
* Album Release Date: confirmed as September 15, 2023, by multiple authoritative sources including Mitski’s official website and Pitchfork’s review.
* Critical Reception: the album has received widespread critical acclaim.Metacritic currently shows a score of 86 based on 28 critics, indicating “global acclaim.”
* Awards & Nominations (as of Jan 18, 2026): As of January 18, 2026, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” has been nominated for and won several awards. It won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Choice Music Album. Grammy.com.It was also nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2023. Mercury prize Official Site.
* Breaking News Check: A search for news related to Mitski and the album as of January 18, 2026, reveals no significant breaking news or major updates beyond ongoing tour dates and continued critical discussion. Google News Search (filtered to the past year).
Latest Verified Status: As of January 18,2026,”The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” remains critically acclaimed and has received significant recognition,including a Grammy Award. There are no major breaking news developments regarding the album.
PHASE 2: ENTITY-BASED GEO (GENERATIVE ENGINE OPTIMIZATION)
Mitski and “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are we”
Mitski Miyawaki (Wikipedia),known mononymously as Mitski,is a Japanese-American singer-songwriter. Her sixth studio album, The Land Is inhospitable and So Are We, released in 2023, represents a significant artistic achievement in her discography.
Album Production and Influences
The album was primarily recorded in upstate New York with producer Patrick Hyland (AllMusic). Mitski has cited influences ranging from classic country and folk music to the works of Leonard Cohen. The album features a larger ensemble of musicians than her previous work, including a choir and string arrangements.
Critical Reception and Awards
The Land Is Inhospitable and so Are We garnered widespread acclaim from music critics. Publications like Pitchfork (
