The deeply moving song is from the band’s upcoming album
Goose has released “Your Direction,” the new single from their forthcoming album, Everything Must Go, set for release on April 25th via No Coincidence Records.
The band’s third song from the project begins with a coy statement of intent: “I was thinking ‘bout moving in your direction.” Like its opening line, the track is in no rush. A patient southern California groove builds, layering lush percussion over a propulsive acoustic melody. Across Everything Must Go, Goose builds little worlds to get lost in and the atmosphere of “Your Direction” is breezy, accented by the slinking textural notes of occasional, soulful organ hits, but there’s something deeper; “Your Direction” is a crossroads — a moment of indecision, a moment of truth.
“There’s a fundamental tension in there,” says Rick Mitarotonda of the song. “Between taking risks and going for something, and all the voices and forces that hold you back from doing it.”
Everything Must Go is Goose’s fourth studio album and is a collection of songs that have been written throughout the band’s decade-long career. “Your Direction” has been incubating for years, before finally coming to life during the Everything Must Go sessions. It showcases a signature of the band’s songwriting style, deftly layering bright melodies and evocative lyrics with a deeper, universal message.
“Like so many tracks on the album, it marks an arrival of sorts,” Mitarotonda states. “Something that was on a shelf for some time before finding its moment.
“Ultimately, it’s fun,” he continues. “But I love when you can operate in multiple registers. Take something light and fun and have a bit of life and weight that gets layered in, too.”
Goose’s first new studio LP in nearly three years following 2022’s critically acclaimed Dripfield, Everything Must Go marks both a statement of intent for Goose as well as an arrival of sorts — a journey for fans and newcomers alike through the group’s past, present, and infinite future. Drawing from the feel of its live performances, the album features a carnivalesque cast of characters — primarily songs written throughout the band’s recent years of growth, including re-imagined live staples and songs that capture the band’s evolving, dynamic sound. Produced once again by D. James Goodwin, Everything Must Go includes such extraordinary new tracks as the searching “Lead Up” and euphoric first single, “Give It Time,” the latter accompanied by an official music video featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes explosive live performance footage that perfectly matches the song’s message of strength derived from new beginnings.
Goose will celebrate the album with a momentous live run, highlighted by their first-ever headline show at New York City’s world-famous Madison Square Garden this summer. The Everything Must Go Summer Tour begins May 27-28 with a two-night stand at San Francisco’s The Masonic. Other highlights include two-night stands at St. Louis’ The Factory and Cleveland, OH’s Jacobs Pavilion, as well as a very special homecoming return to New Haven, CT’s Westville Music Bowl non June 29th.
The trek represents some of the biggest headline shows in the band’s ten-year history as well as the latest additions to their constantly evolving live schedule for the coming year. In addition, Goose will host Viva El Gonzo, a three-day destination festival presented by 100x Hospitality and set for May 8-10 in San José del Cabo, Mexico. The upcoming event will feature three consecutive nights of performances by Goose, along with sets from The War on Drugs, Tycho, Dawes, LP GIOBBI, LA LOM, and more. Limited tickets, TED VIP, and travel packages are available now.
Upcoming months will also see Goose making an array of top-billed festival appearances, including The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, BottleRock Napa Valley, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, All Good Now, and New York’s Mountain Jam.
In addition, Goose recently took their growing passion for experiential music events to unprecedented heights with Goose at Luna Luna: The Everything Must Go Experience, an exclusive one-night celebration of Everything Must Go held earlier this month at the visionary Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy exhibit at The Shed in New York City. Fans were transported into an otherworldly carnival of imagination, marking the lead-up to Everything Must Go with an evening that defied convention and left attendees in awe. Guests explored interactive soundscapes, a vinyl listening lounge, and a one-of-a-kind merch corner featuring event merchandise alongside thrifted and upcycled items hand-selected by the band. The evening was highlighted by a fully improvisational 75-minute set that was both daring and breathtaking. Brought vividly to life by their partnership with experiential creative Justin Bolognino and his company META, with Goose at Luna Luna: The Everything Must Go Experience, Goose affirmed their ability to push boundaries, creating a fully immersive art-inspired spectacle that has set a new standard for album release events.
