Article Contributed by Calabro Music Media
Published on 2026-06-17
Mason Jennings has shared “If,” the second single to be released in advance of the indie-folk singer-songwriter’s 18th studio album, Dark Wings, due July 10 on Loosegroove Records.
The song was inspired by and reflects upon the occupation and murders in Jennings’ hometown of Minneapolis. Its release is accompanied by a video directed by Regan Hagar.
Jennings explains:
“‘If’ was one of the last songs I wrote for this album. I was talking with a friend about the troubled state of the country, especially in Minnesota, and just feeling how far this world had slid from where I hoped it would be, where I think it could be, especially regarding love and equality and care for others. So I came home after our talk and started thinking about all the ‘ifs’ in my life, and this song just rolled from there.”
MASON JENNINGS — “IF” | LISTEN, WATCH AND SHARE
Across 11 songs on Dark Wings, the Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter grapples with trauma, faith, survival and hope. The songwriting itself is unflinching and stark, yet quietly hopeful. The collection finds Jennings at a powerful new stage: still searching, still believing and finally letting the songs take the shape they demand.
Jennings continues:
“These last couple years have been destabilizing and challenging for most of us. In times of stress and grief and anger, I continue to turn to, and have great faith in, the Creative Spirit and the power of hope and love in the human heart. That’s what this album is a result of and a testament to.”
Alongside the release of “If,” Jennings has announced several new tour dates in late summer throughout the Midwest and California, including a hometown Minneapolis album release show at The Parkway Theater on Friday, July 31.
July 16 — Davenport, IA — Raccoon Motel
July 17 — Omaha, NE — Slowdown
July 23 — Sioux Falls, SD — Icon Lounge
July 24 — Rapid City, SD — The Park
July 31 — Minneapolis, MN — Parkway Theater
August 26 — Solana Beach, CA — Belly Up
August 27 — San Juan Capistrano, CA — Coach House Concert Hall
August 28 — West Hollywood, CA — Troubadour
August 29 — Morro Beach, CA — The Siren
August 30 — Santa Barbara, CA — SOhO
September 24–26 — Park City, UT — Egyptian Theatre
Dark Wings’ first single and video, “Say Goodbye to the Ground,” is also available now.
LISTEN TO “SAY GOODBYE TO THE GROUND”
Dark Wings Track Listing
Say Goodbye to the Ground
State of the State
Sacred Heart
If
Eagle
Bone Walks Alone
Dark Wings
Wild Oceans
Try Me
Crimson Cross
Spirit Mountain
Dark Wings will be released July 10 on hot pink and blue jay-colored vinyl and across digital formats.
