LA-based artist Carter Vail is back with his exciting new single, "Baked Alaska," a catchy breakup anthem that shows off his unique sound. The song features Vail's bratty vocals paired with ambient synths and syncopated bass lines. With an irreverent chorus, it’s sure to get fans singing along at his high-energy shows.
Vail has been on the road this month, supporting popular artists like Yung Gravy, and he will continue to tour with Quinn XCII next month. Following these support slots, Carter is set to embark on his first-ever headline tour in November. This tour will include stops in cities like Philadelphia, Nashville, and New York City at the famous Mercury Lounge.
His new album, 100 Cowboys, released this summer via Assemble Sound, has gained praise from music outlets such as Rolling Stone and Hypebeast. Vail appeared on The Zach Sang Show to discuss the album and the success of his viral hit "Dirt Man," which has over 30 million views. His growing popularity has also helped him amass nearly a million followers on Instagram and TikTok. If you don't know “The Dirt Man” you are missing out, he's like the John Lennon of the meme generation.
In creating "Baked Alaska," Vail teamed up with his friend Reed Gaines. He played all the instruments for the track, as Gaines was a bit hungover that day. Vail describes it as one of his favorite songs yet, reflecting on the ups and downs of a breakup.
The songs from 100 Cowboys are doing well, with the first single "Arizona" gaining over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Another track, "Nashville," premiered with Zane Lowe, and critics have praised the album for its catchy hooks and personal lyrics. Vail has a reputation for creating infectious songs, and with "Baked Alaska," he's only solidifying that claim.
With his energetic style and relatable lyrics, Carter Vail is definitely an artist to watch as he continues to rise in the music scene.
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Tour Dates
September 26 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre *
September 27 - Los Angeles, CA - YouTube Theater *
September 28 - San Francisco, CA - The Masonic *
September 30 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Mission Theater %
October 1 - Bellingham, WA - The Blue Room %
October 2 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre *
October 3 - Boise, ID - Neurolux %
October 5 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex *
October 6 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium *
October 8 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note *
October 10 - Chicago, IL - Radius Chicago *
October 11 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s *
October 12 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit *
October 14 - Boston, MA - House of Blues Boston *
October 16 - Syracuse, NY - Landmark Theatre #
October 18 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount #
October 19 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre %
November 22 - Washington, DC - The Anthem *
November 23 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge %
November 25 - Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy %
November 29 - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory *
December 1 - Milwaukee, WI - Vivarium %
December 3 - Indianapolis, IN - Hi-Fi %
December 4 - Nashville, TN - Row One @ Cannery Hall %