Acclaimed California rock band Dawes are giving fans an early holiday gift with today’s premiere of their very special new single, “Christmas Tree in the Window,” available everywhere now on Dead Ringers via Secretly Canadian Distribution

“Christmas Tree in the Window” is “a song about the spirit of Christmas making someone decide to be a better person,” says Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith. “It’s been easy to get cynical about the holiday season as I’ve gotten older, but there are still moments when a song, a decoration, or a special moment can bring all the magic back. This song is obviously a ridiculous example of that feeling, but hopefully still an experience we can all relate to at its core.”

Dawes co-founders Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith will further mark the Yuletide season with their second annual star-studded Dawes & Friends: Christmas In LA holiday event, set for Los Angeles, CA’s The Bellwether on December 7. Tickets and VIP packages are available now HERE.

LISTEN TO “CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE WINDOW”

“Christmas Tree in the Window” follows last month’s release of Dawes’ acclaimed ninth studio album, Oh Brother, available everywhere now. Exclusive split-color vinyl, as well as an array of deluxe Oh Brother bundles, are available via the Dawes online store.

Hailed by No Depression as “a staggering soundscape where guitar-talking, folk-rock, bleary-eyed grooves, and a kind of misfit pop all blur into one succinct soundtrack for these unprecedented times,” Oh Brother marks a distinctive new chapter for Dawes following 2022’s epic Misadventures of Doomscroller and the amicable departure of two bandmates last year. The album steers Dawes decidedly forward, honoring 15 years of Taylor and Griffin’s musical relationship, as well as the next era and natural evolution of their beloved band. That spirit informed much of the writing and recording, with each track initially recorded live with just Taylor on guitar and vocals and Griffin on drums, later incorporating additional studio instrumentation and collaborating with touring guitarist Trevor Menear. Across its nine heartfelt songs — which move seamlessly between folk-rock, piano ballads, and sprawling jams while maintaining both an immediately recognizable sound and a freedom from expectations — Oh Brother sees Dawes navigating new vistas in their personal and professional lives while remaining steadfastly creative, ambitious, and inspired.

Co-produced by Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith alongside longtime friend Mike Viola, Oh Brother includes such recent singles as “Mr. Los Angeles,” joined by a hilarious official music video starring Conan O’Brien and streaming now at YouTube following its exclusive world premiere via PEOPLE.com. Further highlights include the sprawling album centerpiece, “Surprise!,” “Still Strangers Sometimes,” and “House Parties,” the latter two accompanied by creative fan-focused official music videos streaming now on YouTube. Dawes have also shared an exclusive live studio performance videos of “Surprise!,” “House Parties” (featuring special guest Brad Paisley) and “Still Strangers Sometimes” (featuring Madison Cunningham and Mike Viola). In addition, Dawes recently paid a visit to ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a late night TV performance of “House Parties” praised by Relix for “(Dawes’) energized approach and affinity for tapping into a feeling of sentimentalism through satirical lyrics – all the while maintaining their distinctive ability to conjure a scene and emulate a desired feeling.”

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WATCH “HOUSE PARTIES” (LIVE ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!)

WATCH “MR. LOS ANGELES” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

STARRING CONAN O’BRIEN

LISTEN TO “SURPRISE!”

WATCH “SURPRISE!” (LIVE MUSIC VIDEO)

LISTEN TO “STILL STRANGERS SOMETIMES”

WATCH “STILL STRANGERS SOMETIMES” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

WATCH “STILL STRANGERS SOMETIMES” (FT. MADISON CUNNINGHAM & MIKE VIOLA)

LISTEN TO “HOUSE PARTIES”

WATCH “HOUSE PARTIES” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

WATCH “HOUSE PARTIES” (FT. BRAD PAISLEY)

Dawes is currently on the road celebrating their new era with the Oh Brother Tour, traveling the US through mid-December with an additional leg beginning in April 2025. Support on most dates comes from Winnetka Bowling League (with whom Dawes recently collaborated on the summer single, “This Is Life (Feat. Medium Build & Dawes).” Next year will also see Dawes joining Goose, The War on Drugs, Tycho, and others for Viva El Gonzo, a three-day destination festival presented by 100x Hospitality and set for May 8-10, 2025 in San José del Cabo, Mexico.

The Oh Brother Tour continues a busy live schedule for Dawes that has already been highlighted by a once-in-a-lifetime performance at Newport, RI’s annual Newport Folk Festival as part of Conan O’Brien and Real Musicians (accompanied by special guests including Jack White, Nick Lowe, Mavis Staples, Brittany Howard, Nathaniel Rateliff, Langhorne Slim, and Triumph The Insult Comic Dog) as well as joining Phil Lesh & Friends at Terrapin Crossroads Presents: Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 in San Rafael, CA. For complete tour details and ticket availability, please visit dawestheband.com/tour.

DAWES - OH BROTHER TOUR 2024/2025

NOVEMBER

20 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live *

21 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre *

22 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner *

23 – Portland, ME – State Theatre *

DECEMBER

5 – Grass Valley, CA – The Center for the Arts

6 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore

7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether †

8 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up

9 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up

13 – San Antonio, TX – Stable Hall *

14 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater *

15 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater *

APRIL 2025

9 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theatre *

10 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse *

11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia *

12 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre *

13 – Princeton, NJ – Matthews Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center

16 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre *

17 – Madison, WI – The Majestic *

18 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *

19 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note *

21 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place *

23 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre *

25 – Kalispell, MT – Wachholz College Center *

26 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre *

27 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall *

MAY 2025

8-10 – San José del Cabo, Mexico – Viva El Gonzo ^

* w/ Special Guests Winnetka Bowling League

† Christmas In LA w/ Dawes & Friends

^ Festival Appearance