On this week’s episode of Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan dive deep into Mitski’s latest LP, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me. Mitski continues to solidify her reputation as one of this generation’s most vital songwriters, blending devastatingly intimate lyricism with a bold expansion of her sonic palette. We break down how the album balances themes of domestic stagnation and the quiet anxiety of stability, all while exploring the shift toward more organic, folk-influenced arrangements paired with her signature orchestral swells. Is this a new peak for Mitski, or a transitional moment in an already storied career? Tune in to hear our full breakdown and see where this one lands in the discography.

Listen to the album: https://mitski.bandcamp.com/album/nothings-about-to-happen-to-me

Purchase the album:

https://mitski.bandcamp.com/album/nothings-about-to-happen-to-me

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Episode Timestamps

0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap

04:01 What Is A Mitski?

​16:43 In A Lake

24:34 Where's My Phone?

​33:46 Cats

39:56 If I Leave

​47:49 Dead Women

​54:35 Instead of Here

​1:04:45 Ways To Support The Show

​1:10:52 I'll Change for You

​1:21:00 Rules

​1:28:05 That White Cat

​1:36:29 Charon's Obol

​1:43:46 Lighting

​1:51:08 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations

2:00:04 Next Week's Review & Outro