Today, the lauded Americana quintet Fruition has released their new song, “I Dare You,” co-written by Willy Tea Taylor of The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Rainbow Girls, and Anna Moss of Handmade Moments. Listen to “I Dare You” HERE.
"'I Dare You' started when Willy Tea Taylor picked up a rock and skipped it over to me," says Fruition’s Jay Cobb Anderson. "I caught it and skipped it further down the river. The Rainbow Girls, Anna Moss of Handmade Moments, and a few others caught it and each time skipped it further downstream. When it came back around, Willy said, 'You oughta record that with Tucker Martine.' So we did. Here it is. Dig!"
Fruition recorded “I Dare You” with one of their favorite collaborators, producer Tucker Martine, at Flora Recording in their old stomping grounds of Portland, OR. Megan Letts of Mama Magnolia added backing vocals to the band’s trademark three-part harmonies, with lead vocals shared by Jay Cobb Anderson and Mimi Naja. After playing the song live on their recent tour with Caamp, the band felt compelled to release the track as soon as possible for fans clamoring for the studio version.
“I Dare You” follows the 2024 release of their acclaimed album, How to Make Mistakes. Fruition’s long-awaited album received high critical praise upon release from Rolling Stone, Glide, Americana Highways, The Bluegrass Situation, and more.
Catch Fruition on tour in September and December. Tour Dates HERE and listed below.
Visit www.FruitionBand.com for news and updates.
Upcoming Fruition Tour Dates
September 14 – Bourbon and Beyond – Louisville, KY
September 16 – Space – Evanston, IL *
September 17 – Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL *
September 18 – Southgate House Revival – Newport, KY *
September 19 – Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion – Bristol, TN
September 20 – Freshgrass – North Adams, MA
September 25 – Mystic Theater – Petaluma, CA ^
September 26 – Crystal Bay Crown Room – Crystal Bay, NV ^
September 27 – The Good Luck Campout – Sierra Village, CA ^
September 28 – The Siren – Morro Bay, CA ^
December 12–13 – The Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO #
* with Gardener
^ with Sam Blasucci (of Mapache)
co-headline with John Craigie
