When singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and enigmatic musical collaborator, John Splithoff kicked off 2025 with a series of stunning new singles, it went without saying that this year was going to be a massive one for him. Flash forward just a few months, and his new album, Far From Here has arrived to kickstart what promises to be an exciting spring and summer for the now-LA based musician.
Spearheaded by themes of change, inner peace and self discovery, the twelve tracks that make up Far From Here are some of Splithoff’s most personal and vulnerable yet. The album was written in the midst of his move from New York to LA, and will surely become the soundtrack to many fans’ summers, especially as they traverse North America’s countryside in search of adventure and new experiences. With Far From Here out now, we caught up with Splithoff to talk about the creation of the album, his own experiences self-producing and writing it from hotel rooms, and his plans for the rest of 2025, which include a series of tour dates throughout March, April and May. Check out all upcoming shows HERE, stream Far From Here now, and read more below!
Prelude Press: You’ve already had an exciting start to 2025 with the release of a handful of new singles and the announcement of your sophomore album, Far From Here. Going into the new year, did you have any big goals for 2025?
John Splithoff: I wanted to make the most out of releasing the new album, which is my first since 2021 and celebrate it by putting together an outstanding band for my spring tour.
Far From Here is out now! What are you most excited for fans to hear on the album?
Honestly, every song that hasn’t been a single – Glacier, Kyoto Snow, Oh Betty, City Days, Marooned, and the title track, Far From Here. The ones that are resonating with me most right now are Kyoto Snow and Glacier.
It being your sophomore full-length record, was there anything that you wanted to accomplish with Far From Here that you haven’t had the chance to do in the past?
I wanted to make something that didn’t come off like it was trying to prove anything to anyone. This album is very personal to me and working on it brought me a lot of inner peace, so I hope it makes people breathe easier as they listen. I also had a goal of producing most of the record on my own.
Between your last album, All In and now, you’ve been busy – you moved to LA and you’ve been on the road all while writing and releasing new music. How do you feel these changes and new experiences have shaped the new album?
Change is the main theme of this album. There’s been so much movement in my life the last couple of years that I often forget to take a step back and take into account how much has changed since I moved from New York. Working on this album at home and in hotel rooms all over the world made me look at this music differently. The record is a lot like looking through an old photo album – reminding me who I was, who I am, and gives me some inspiration for who I hope to be going forward.
How do you feel you’ve grown as an artist (or even just as a human) between All In and Far From Here?
I think I’m more pensive, minimal, and more keen on making music that’s understated and harmonically inspired.
You’ve already released a handful of songs from the album, which you’ve been releasing in sets – first with “Tangled” and “Magenta (Days Go By)” and most recently with “Plateau” and “Same Page”. What was behind the decision to release these songs as pairs, rather than singles?
I wanted to release more music leading up to my spring tour so people could be more familiar with the record by the time the tour started.
What would you like for fans to be able to take away from the new album?
I hope it inspires road trips, slow mornings, a soundtrack to rainy days and quiet nights, and makes people want to call someone they care about who they haven’t talked to in a long time.
With Far From Here out now, you’re also getting ready to hit the road in support of the album! What are you most excited for on these upcoming tour dates?
Having a hefty catalog of my own music to play after 10+ years of doing this and playing with an incredible band in 25 different cities. The people who support my music are incredible and I can’t wait to meet everyone in person.
Thank you for taking the time to chat with us! Is there anything else you’d like to add?
Thank you for the thoughtful questions. One more random fact I have is this album’s release date (March 21st, 2025) is what would’ve been my grandma’s 100th birthday. Happy Birthday, Ma! 🙂
STREAM FAR FROM HERE NOW HERE.
Tour Dates:
Mar 29 Sat – Phoenix, AZ – Musical Instrument Museum
Mar 30 Sun – Santa Fe, NM – Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery
Apr 1 Tue – Dallas, TX – The Kessler Theater
Apr 2 Wed – Austin, TX – The 04 Lounge
Apr 4 Fri – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
Apr 5 Sat – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
Apr 6 Sun – Asheville, NC – The Grey Eagle
Apr 8 Tue – Washington, DC – Union Stage
Apr 9 Wed – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
Apr 11 Fri – New York, NY – Racket NYC
Apr 12 Sat – Boston, MA – The Sinclair
Apr 14 Mon – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall
Apr 16 Wed – Ann Arbour, MI – The Ark
Apr 17 Thu – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
Apr 18 Fri – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
Apr 19 Sat – Chicago, IL – Outset
Apr 22 Tue – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Apr 23 Wed – Omaha, NE – Slowdown
Apr 25 Fri – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
Apr 26 Sat – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room
Apr 28 Mon – Seattle, WA – Neumos
Apr 29 Tue – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
May 1 Thu – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
May 2 Fri – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
May 3 Sat – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour