Active since 2013, Paisley Fields is a singer, songwriter, and bandleader splitting time between Brooklyn, New York and Nashville, Tennessee. A touring member of the newly reformed Lavender Country, Paisley also played keyboard on their album "Blackberry Rose". On his new album, "Limp Wrist", he draws inspiration from queer icon Andy Warhol and the myriad drag artists with whom he's collaborated. His years of experience in Manhattan piano bars did not diminish his love for country music, and he released two albums that pay homage to the music of his youth. "Limp Wrist" is an exploration of where rural queerness intersects religion. Paisley's family were devout Catholics, and he served as the official church pianist in his parish throughout his teens, playing every Sunday. The songs on the album are deeply personal, and often touch on what it was like to grow up closeted and queer in rural Iowa in the early 2000s. "Black Hawk County Line" tells the story of Paisley being outed by a former friend his senior year in high school, "Dial Up Lover" is about logging on to gay AOL chat rooms to find other queers in the area, and "Plastic Rosary" recounts the experience of being told he'll never get into heaven while praying the rosary. The most personal and biographical moment comes during "Iowa", which recounts the tragic murder of Matthew Shepard, and the visceral fear he had to wrestle with since he was already aware of how different he was. The album ends on an uplifting note, sharing a message of friendship and hope with "Tomorrow Finds a Way". The stories are his, but the feelings they convey - love, loneliness, lust, fear - are still universal.
Release date:
September 16, 2022
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
-
Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Baest Colossal
Century Media
August 15, 2025 -
Pool Kids Easier Said Than Done
Epitaph
September 26, 2025 -
The Beths Straight Line Was a Lie
Anti
August 29, 2025 -
Pretty Bitter Pleaser (Blueberry Lemonade Splatter)
Tiny Engines
August 1, 2025 -
Setherial Lords Of The Nightrealm
Soulseller
July 11, 2025 -
The Cold Stares The Southern Part 2
Deko Music
July 18, 2025 -
Gigi Perez At The Beach, In Every Life
Island
July 11, 2025 -
Burning Witches Inquisition
Napalm Records
August 22, 2025 -
Paradise Lost Ascension (Gold) [2xLP]
Nuclear Blast
September 19, 2025 -
Nova Twins Parasites & Butterflies (Transparent Blue)
Marshall Records
August 29, 2025 -
Mal Blum The Villain
Get Better Records
July 11, 2025 -
The Dirty Nil The Lash
Dine Alone Music Inc
July 25, 2025 -
Petey USA The Yips
Capitol
July 11, 2025 -
Chris Stamey Anything Is Possible
Label 51 Recordings
July 25, 2025