Father John Misty Releases New Single The Old Law

Father John Misty, the stage name of singer-songwriter Josh Tillman, released a new studio single titled "The Old Law" on January 9, 2026, via Sub Pop Records. The track, which fans first encountered during live performances in the fall of 2024 under the working title "God's Trash," marks the artist's first new studio recording since his sixth album, Mahashmashana, arrived on November 22, 2024.

Produced by Tillman and frequent collaborator Drew Erickson, the single was mixed by Michael Harris and Jonathan Wilson at Fivestar Studios in Los Angeles, with mastering handled by Adam Amyan. It is available for streaming on major platforms and Father John Misty's YouTube channel. The song opens with crunchy, distorted guitars and steady percussion, building into a blend of airy vocals, acoustic elements, and lively electric riffs. Tillman's lyrics, delivered with a slight distortion for an ominous yet harmonious effect, explore themes of religion and its place in modern life. He critiques these ideas in his signature satirical style, singing lines such as, "A man's life, God's trash / There's no law but the old law, baby," and "Petit four, nothing dies / 'Cept by ass drawn kamikaze."...