Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino Announces Debut Solo Album 'Natural Disaster'
Wednesday, 03 May 2023
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Shervin Lainez
Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino has announced her debut solo album.
Produced by Butch Walker, and penned in Nashville and Los Angeles, 'Natural Disaster' is due out on July 28 via Concord Records. Introducing it, she explained:
"When I look at all the artists I find most influential, the common thread is that they take risks and continue exploring different versions of themselves. My goal is to keep growing and challenging myself and living outside any kind of box, to keep on evolving as an artist and a person. And if anyone’s feeling stagnant, I hope this record inspires them to see what else life has to offer. It’s really scary to take those risks and make big changes in your life, but what you find on the other side can be so magical."
It features the newly shared first single, It's Fine, which sees the singer-songwriter departing from the indie-pop of Best Coast, and offering a more rock-leaning, alt-country tone. Head below to view the song's accompanying video, directed by Janell Shirtcliff.
The announcement comes with news that Best Coast, the duo that Cosentino has been part of since 2009 with Bobb Bruno, are going on indefinite hiatus. Commenting on the decision, she said:
"My identity as a human being, and as an artist, has been so wrapped up in Best Coast for over a decade. The decision to pause the project indefinitely, and explore a new side of myself, was a very difficult one to make - but it felt necessary for me. Life is too short to not give yourself what you feel you need and want. I am excited about being just Bethany Cosentino for a while and figuring out who I am outside of the ‘Bethany from Best Coast’ box I’ve lived in for such a long time."
'Natural Disaster' tracklist:
1. Natural Disaster
2. Outta Time
3. It’s Fine
4. Easy
5. A Single Day
6. My Own City
7. For a Moment
8. Calling on Angels
9. Real Life
10. Hope You’re Happy Now
11. It’s a Journey
12. I’ve Got News For You
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