Joanna Newsom Pays Tribute To Steve Albini At Kilby Block Party: Watch

At the Kilby Block Party, Joanna Newsom performed her first billed show since 2020, paying tribute to the late Steve Albini. Albini, who engineered her 2006 album "Ys," was remembered by Newsom as a significant influence and friend. She dedicated the song "Cosmia" from "Ys" to him, expressing deep admiration and loss. This event marked Newsom's first U.S. festival appearance since 2013, featuring new and older songs across her discography.