Big Wild – the exploratory producer, singer, songwriter, engineer and artist Jackson Stell – has dropped a new single “Universe” The song – a sprawling, playful dance track with an enlivening message – features iDA HAWK. The release continues Stell’s exploration of themes around connection and belonging that have defined his recent work. With its optimistic energy and collaborative spirit, “Universe” signals exciting new directions for the Big Wild project.
On the track, HAWK says:
“The release of ‘Universe’ synchronistically aligns with 10 years of collaboration and friendship with Jackson— and I think the depth of our shared creative expression shines on this song. During the writing process, it was meaningful to explore universal themes, including the idea that we are all interconnected: when you find your own soul, you find us all.“
“Universe’ marks the 3rd single from Big Wild this year. He previously released the propulsive anthem “Love Any Longer,” and the symphonic “You Belong Here” which marked his first release since his 2022 album The Efferusphere. This Fall Big Wild will embark on his “Wild Child Tour” of North America with dates kicking off on September 4 at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN. The tour makes stops at the Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO on September 27, and at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on October 4 before its conclusion on October 11 in Troutdale, OR. A $1 donation from every ticket sold on the “Wild Child Tour” will go to Portland’s Ethos Music Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free and sliding scale music lessons, ensembles, summer camps, and community outreach to thousands of students across Oregon each year. On June 15 Big Wild will head to Indianapolis, IN to play Indy Pride WORD OF MOUTH. All dates are listed below and tickets are available here.
Seeking to shed the accumulated seriousness of his professional journey, Stell has embarked on a mission to reclaim his artistic wonder. His latest work signals a bold new phase for Big Wild, trading electronic foundations for a richer palette that draws from indie-pop, psychedelic rock, and the colorful textures of ’60s music. These songs pulse with live instrumentation and embrace the kind of playful unpredictability that comes from creating without constraints.”
“The Wild Child Tour”
9/4 – Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN
9/5 – The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
9/6 – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
9/8 – The National – Richmond, VA
9/9 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
9/11 – Echostage – Washington, DC
9/12 – Avant Gardner – Brooklyn, NY
9/13 – Citizens House of Blues – Boston, MA
9/15 – State Theatre – Portland, ME
9/16 – The Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
9/18 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Detroit, MI
9/19 – The Salt Shed – Chicago, IL
9/20 – The Sylvee – Madison, WI
9/23 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
9/24 – The Truman – Kansas City, MO
9/26 – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – Vail, CO
9/27 – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
9/30 – Rockwell at The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
10/2 – Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA
10/3 – The Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA
10/4 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
10/7 – Knitting Factory Concert House – Boise, ID
10/9 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
10/11 – Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn – Portland, OR