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Tamino collaborates with his songwriting idol Mitski on the new single "Sanctuary."

Tamino collaborates with his songwriting idol Mitski on the new single "Sanctuary."

      Tamino has teamed up with Mitski for his newest single, 'Sanctuary' - an emotional duet that features both artists harmonizing over six distinct verses. This track is part of Tamino’s upcoming album, 'Every Dawn’s A Mountain,' set to release on March 21 through erēmia/Communion Records. The collaboration began after Mitski invited Tamino to join her North American tour in early 2024, where they planted the seeds for a joint song, ultimately scheduling a day to record it.

      "Two weeks prior to our studio session, I questioned whether the song we had was fitting for a duet," Tamino explained. "I collaborated with my friend Alessandro Buccellati (SZA, Arlo Parks) at my home in New York City, and in light of my uncertainties, we composed the music for 'Sanctuary' within a few hours. The next morning, I penned the lyrics, created a small demo, and sent it to Mitski, who really liked it and preferred it over the other song. I asked her if any lyrical changes were needed, but she appreciated it as it was. Two weeks later, she came to the studio, where she crafted beautiful harmonies and recorded her part within half a day."

      He added, "I typically write alone and involve others much later in the process, once the songs have taken shape. Working with Alessandro has been eye-opening; for the first time, I feel that co-writing results in songs I consider worthy of release. ‘Sanctuary’ is the sole track on this album fully conceived through this collaborative approach. It's also the last addition to the record. Along with the fact that this song features another voice in what is essentially a very personal album, it stands out a bit. Nevertheless, it feels like a crucial track on this album. Furthermore, it’s surreal every time I hear Mitski's voice soaring over ‘Sanctuary.’”

      Check out the finished track here: Tamino's 2025 tour dates:

      MARCH 2025

      06 Rome, Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone

      07 Berlin, Colosseum

      10 Amsterdam, Theatre Royal Carré

      11 Paris, Salle Pleyel

      13 London, Hackney Church

      15 Brussels, Bozar

      27 San Diego, CA, The Observatory North Park

      28 Los Angeles, CA, The Belasco

      29 San Francisco, CA, The Fillmore

      31 Portland, OR, Aladdin Theater

      APRIL 2025

      01 Seattle, WA, The Moore Theatre

      04 St Paul, MN, Fitzgerald Theater

      05 Chicago, IL, Thalia Hall

      06 Chicago, IL, Thalia Hall

      08 Toronto, ON, The Concert Hall

      09 Montreal, QC, MTELUS

      11 Quebec City, QC, Grizzly Fuzz

      12 Boston, MA, Royale

      13 Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn Steel

      16 Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer

      17 Washington, DC, Lincoln Theatre

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