The new solo album from Delta Spirit co-founder Matthew Logan Vasquez is set for release this Friday, April 21. Vasquez has explained that this record began as a potential Delta Spirit release before it evolved into a solo record. He explains, “I was imagining a new Delta Spirit album as I was writing. But I began to realize that’s not exactly where I’m at right now. The band isn’t broken up but it’s not coming back right now. I started to feel like Rhett Miller, who had to go away from the Old 97s for a while so he could get tap into his creativity and come back to the band in a new and healthy way.”

Vasquez wrote and recorded the basic tracks for Does What He Wants in a trailer located an hour west of Austin. He also enlisted vocalist Kam Franklin (The Suffers) and drummer Christopher Booshada (Shakey Graves). Backup vocals and sting were supplied by the Parkington Sisters, who joined Vasquez and Middle Brother at last year’s Newport Folk Festival.

Today we premiere the video for “Old Ways” from the forthcoming album. Vasquez tells Relix, “”Here is my single Old Ways featuring Lili Hayes and directed by her son Kevin Hayes. I’m a big fan off Lili’s instagram y’all should check it out! @lili_hayes!”

Does What He Wants is now available for pre-order. Vasquez will support the new record with a series of dates, which are listed beneath the video.

Matthew Logan Vasquez Tour Dates
Apr 20 – Atlanta, GA, Eddie’s Attic
Apr 21 – Nashville, TN, High Watt
Apr 22 – Lynchburg, VA, Lynchstock
Apr 23 – Charleston, SC, High Water Festival
Apr 25 – Durham, NC, Pinhook
Apr 26 – Philadelphia, PA, Boot & Saddle
Apr 27 – Washington, DC, DC9
Apr 28 – Cambridge, MA, Middle East Upstairs
Apr 29 – Brooklyn, NY, Rough Trade
May 01 – Toronto, CAN, The Drake Hotel
May 03 – Detroit, MI, Pike Room
May 04 – Chicago, IL, Subterranean
May 05 – Indianapolis, IN, Hi-Fi First Friday
May 06 – Madison, WI, The Frequency
May 07 – Minneapolis, MIN, 7th St Entry
May 08 – Davenport, IA @ The Raccoon Motel
May 09 – St. Louis, MO, Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
May 17 – Tucson, AZ, Flycatcher
May 18 – San Diego, CA, Casbah
May 19 – Los Angeles, CA, Bootleg
May 20 – San Francisco, CA, Bottom of the Hill
May 22 – Vancouver, CAN, Fox
May 23 – Portland, OR, Mississippi Studios
May 24 – Seattle, WA, Sunset
May 26 – Salt Lake City, UTUrban
May 27 – Denver, CO, Larimer