Following the announcement of American Football's LP1 (Covers) album to celebrate 25 years of the original record, the midwest emo legends followup Iron & Wine's version of ?Never Meant? with Ethel Cain's arresting take on ?For Sure? alongside its self-shot and -edited music video. She explains:

 "I knew I wanted to do ?For Sure? immediately. It?s always stood out to me every time I spin the record, and I knew exactly how I wanted to translate it into my sound. My favorite part of the entire track is the sound of the train going by the apartment I lived in back in Pennsylvania, stretched out like a synth at the beginning and end. American Football is one of those bands that really marked such a moment in time with their debut record, a mark with so much longevity that it found me the same way at 20 years old that I imagine it found everyone else the day it was first released: as an instant classic. Their sonic storytelling has inspired me in more ways than I can count over the years, so being asked to contribute to this covers edition was truly an honor. American Football forever.? 
- Ethel Cain

American Football's Steve Lamos describes ?For Sure? as one of his favorites in the band's catalogue and explains how he first became acquainted with Ethel Cain's music:

 ?It?s a simple-but-powerful statement on change and uncertainty that still rings as true for me in middle age as it did when I was in my mid-20s. It also showcases some of my all-time favorite Mike vocals: the ?ooooohs? and ?aaaaahs? of ?June seems / too late / delayed / maybe for the better? are, to my mind, perfection. Ethel Cain has somehow made me like this track even more than I already did. [A student of mine] wrote a brilliant paper explaining how Cain?s ?American Teenager? created a lush sonic landscape through textural elements, careful pacing, and plaintive lyrics. Cain bathes ?For Sure? here in similar luxury.  She takes her time with each note, each phrase, and each vowel.  In the process, she manages to intensify the ache and longing of the original: the ?ooooohs? and ?aaaaahs? echo almost endlessly here.? - Steve Lamos 

Watch/listen to the stunning cover & the newly-remastered original below. Pre-order your copy of American Football (25th Anniversary Edition) on Silver vinyl adorned in a spot embossed, silver foil gatefold with a 24-page booklet + American Football (Covers) on Frosted Glass vinyl - both out October 18.

Additionally, American Football has announced their return to Japan as well as their first show in Taiwan taking place in spring 2025. The band heads to the UK next week for a round of sold out shows before returning back to the states for the North American leg of their anniversary tour ? limited tickets remain!