Father John Misty Shares “I’m Writing A Novel” Video

Father John Misty Shares “I’m Writing A Novel” Video With Pitchfork   Plus Updated Tour Dates Father John Misty has premiered a new video for “I’m Writing A Novel,” the 5th video from his critically acclaimed 2012 album Fear Fun.  The new visual, directed by Noel Paul (“Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings”; Bat For Lashes, Austra) melds documentary-style and performance footage filmed while on the road during his mammoth tour in support of the album (see Pitchfork news story September 11th). Father John Misty will close out 2013 with a headlining solo variety tour in support of Fear Fun this fall, which begins on October 3rd in San Francisco, CA at Slims and ends on November 2nd in Los Angeles, CA at the Wiltern.  The tour will feature support from comedian Kate Berlant. Please find a full list of tour dates below. In related news, Father John Misty recently took over Magnet’s website as a guest editor. You can peruse his wonderfully witty posts, as well as his recent cover story, here. Additionally, Father John Misty has contributed to the last two issues of Filter’s Good Music Guide as their festival editor. Read those hilarious missives here. What People Have Said About Father John Misty: “A mischievously warm collection of folky-indie rock bliss.” [#2/The Must List] – Entertainment Weekly Our favorite rock album of the year-- A shaggy dog story of Cali boho hedonism. [Rock 'N' Roller of The Year 2012] GQ “A captivating listen” [8/10] – Magnet “Tillman varies things up on Fear Fun, reveals an adventurous palette, and makes what may be his best album to date.” -  Pitchfork “It is a thing of madcap, mushroom-inspired Laurel Canyon genius, all done with a 1970s soft-rock smile.” [5/5] – The Independent “It's clear from the start with the gorgeous opener, "Funtimes in Babylon", that Tillman's is a singular talent, and, thankfully, one that won't require much encouragement: "Look out Hollywood, here I come.” [8/10] – Under The Radar Tour Dates Oct. 03 - San Francisco, CA - Slims* Oct. 06 - Seattle, WA - The Moore Theatre * Oct. 07 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theatre * Oct. 08 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore * Oct. 11 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue* Oct. 12 - Chicago, IL - The Vic * Oct. 13 - Madison, WI - Capitol Theatre * Oct. 14 - Pontiac, MI - Crofoot * Oct. 15 - Toronto, ON - Queen Elizabeth Theatre* Oct. 16 - Montreal, QE - Corona Theatre * Oct. 20 - Somerville, MA - Somerville Theatre * Oct. 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer * Oct. 23 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club * Oct. 24 - Richmond, VA - The National * Oct. 25 - Chapel Hill, NC - Cat’s Cradle * Oct. 26 - Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre * Oct. 28 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues * Oct. 29 - Austin, TX - Emo’s * Oct. 31 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent * Nov. 01 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues * Nov. 02 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern * * w/ Kate Berlant