Hrishikesh Hirway Releases New Song 'Things Change, Even Now'

The track is the latest single from Hirway's upcoming album 'In the Last Hour of Light'

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:39pm

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An extreme, abstract close-up photograph of shattered glass and crumpled velvet textures in high-contrast studio lighting, conceptually representing the fragility and impermanence of life.Hirway's deeply personal new album reflects on loss, love, and the everyday moments that shape us through a lens of fragility and grace.Austin Today

Musician and podcast host Hrishikesh Hirway has released a new song called 'Things Change, Even Now' via Keeled Scales. The track is the latest single from his upcoming album 'In the Last Hour of Light', which is his first full-length release under his own name after over a decade focused on his acclaimed Song Exploder podcast. The deeply personal album reflects on loss, love, and the everyday moments that shape us, with Hirway taking a more collaborative approach than his previous work.

Why it matters

Hirway's return to recording his own music after focusing on his popular Song Exploder podcast for over a decade is significant for his fans and the indie music community. The personal nature of the new album, written in the wake of his mother's death and his father's hospitalization, also provides insight into Hirway's creative process and life experiences that have shaped his artistry.

The details

The new song 'Things Change, Even Now' was co-written with Laetitia Tamko, aka Vagabon, and is about Hirway's father, who was hospitalized after an accident a few years ago. Hirway spent hours in the hospital room with his father, who had suffered a head injury and was unable to speak, reflecting on their complicated relationship after also losing his mother a couple years earlier. When his father finally recovered enough to come back home, he said, 'I can't believe how quickly things can change.'

  • Hrishikesh Hirway released the new song 'Things Change, Even Now' on April 12, 2026.
  • Hirway's upcoming album 'In the Last Hour of Light' is set to be released on April 24, 2026.

The players

Hrishikesh Hirway

A musician and podcast host who is releasing his first full-length album under his own name after over a decade focused on his acclaimed Song Exploder podcast.

Laetitia Tamko

Also known as Vagabon, she co-wrote the song 'Things Change, Even Now' with Hirway.

Phil Weinrobe

The Grammy-nominated producer who recorded Hirway's upcoming album 'In the Last Hour of Light' live at his Brooklyn studio, Sugar Mountain.

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What they’re saying

“When [producer] Phil Weinrobe told me that we were going to record this album live, including the vocals with everyone in the same room, without overdubs or the chance go to back and edit or re-do any of the music, I was terrified. But then, I realized it was probably the most appropriate way to record a song like this. The whole album, but especially this one, is about confronting and accepting how little control I have over so many fundamental aspects of my life. You can only try your best. And I feel like that really came through in the recording.”

— Hrishikesh Hirway, Musician

What’s next

Hirway has confirmed that Allison Russell will join him for the Nashville date of his upcoming tour, 'A Concert and Conversation with Hrishikesh Hirway and Special Guests'. The tour will feature moderated talks with noted guests like Adam Scott, Jason Mantzoukas, and Samin Nosrat, followed by live performances.

The takeaway

Hirway's return to recording his own music after focusing on his acclaimed Song Exploder podcast for over a decade represents an important creative evolution. The personal nature of his new album, 'In the Last Hour of Light', which reflects on loss and the everyday moments that shape us, promises to provide a deeply intimate and meaningful listening experience for his fans.