19/02/2026

Young Fresh Fellows – Three Gasconading Saints: 13th Floor New Song Of The Day

Today, Young Fresh Fellows unveil Three Gasconading Saints, the third track from their forthcoming studio album, Loft, out March 27 on Yep Roc Records.

Here is the blurb with more:

Of Three Gasconading Saints Scott McCaughey says, “I honestly don’t know where that phrase came from. I wrote a poem called “Three Gasconading Saints” years ago and loved the sound of it before I even knew what ‘gasconading’ meant. When Jeff Tweedy asked me for suggestions for a Wilco album title, I suggested this. He was intrigued but wisely thought better of it! Later I found out the word means “boastful,” which made me tweak the lyrics a bit so it made some kind of sense—but not too much sense. Jenny Conlee sang on this and played accordion, which I absolutely love. There’s something really fun about asking someone to sing words that don’t fully explain themselves. You just have to commit and let the mystery be part of it.”

Recorded at Wilco’s famed Loft studio in Chicago, Loft captures the band’s signature wit, fuzz, and rock ‘n’ roll energy over 11 new songs. Featuring Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5, Baseball Project, No Ones, R.E.M.), Kurt Bloch (Fastbacks, Filthy Friends), John Perrin (NRBQ, JD McPherson), and Jim Sangster (Tripwires, Roy Loney), they enlisted GRAMMY Award-winning producer/engineer Tom Schick (Wilco, Mavis Staples, Iron and Wine) behind the board. Previously released tracks include the “I’m A Prison” and “Destination” feat. Neko Case.

A cast of kindred spirits lend their magic to the album, including Neko Case (lead vocals on “Destination”), John Stirratt (Wilco; harmony vocals), Morgan Fisher (Mott the Hoople; keyboards), Jonathan Segel (Camper Van Beethoven; violin), Jenny Conlee (The Decemberists; accordion, harmony vocals), Mark Greenberg (Eleventh Dream Day; vibraphone), Peter Buck (R.E.M.; 12-string guitar), and Dave “Max” Crawford (Poi Dog Pondering; trumpet).

Fully formed in Seattle in 1983 by McCaughey, Sangster, Chuck Carroll, Tad Hutchison, Young Fresh Fellows became an unexpected college-radio favorite with their 1984 debut The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest, now regarded as a key release of the early Seattle music scene. Read Split Tooth Media’s 2024 oral history of the band here.

Young Fresh Fellows Tour Dates:

April 9 – Mississippi Studios – Portland, OR

April 10 – Tractor Tavern – Seattle, WA

April 11 – The American – Vancouver, BC

April 12 – Spanish Ballroom – Tacoma, WA

April 17 – Old Ironsides – Sacramento, CA

April 21 – Bottom of the Hill – San Francisco, CA