2022: Dawes is a Los Angeles-based folk-rock band that has been making music since 2009. Their eighth studio album, Misadventures of Doomscroller, was released on July 22, 2022, and it is a departure from their previous albums in terms of length and style. The album consists of only seven songs, but they are longer and more experimental than their usual fare. The album was produced by Jonathan Wilson, who has worked with Dawes before, as well as other artists like Billy Strings, Father John Misty, and Angel Olsen1.

The album’s title and concept are inspired by the phenomenon of doomscrolling, which is the act of compulsively reading bad news online, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The album explores the psychological and emotional effects of doomscrolling, as well as the themes of paranoia, infidelity, celebrity, spirituality, and self-love. The album’s protagonist, Doomscroller, is a fictional character who represents the band’s own experiences and observations during the lockdown. The album follows Doomscroller’s journey from despair to hope, as he tries to find peace of mind in a chaotic world.

The album’s musical style is influenced by various genres, such as jazz, blues, rock, and soul. The band experiments with different sounds and textures, such as sampled saxophones, dub remixes, and fusion-esque instrumental sections. The band also collaborates with other artists, such as Kodak Black, Blxst, Amanda Reifer, and others, who add their own flavors to the mix. The album’s lyrics are some of Britt Daniel’s most personal and introspective to date. He delivers his words with his signature raspy voice, which conveys a range of emotions from anger to vulnerability.