— Singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Karpeh aka Cautious Clay announces he will embark on an international tour later this year in support of his upcoming album, The Hours: Morning, out May 16th via Concord Records.
The North American leg will kick off this Fall in Boston at The Sinclair on September 30th and will take him across the country with stops in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco before wrapping in Los Angeles on October 24th at The Regent. The tour will continue this Winter with a UK and European leg, making stops in five cities including London, Amsterdam, and Brussels (full dates below). General ticket sales begin today. For more information and ticket purchasing visit the official Cautious Clay website.
The news arrives ahead of next week’s album release and follows previously released singles “Father Time (10am),” “Tokyo Lift (5am),” and “No Champagne (6am),” which have been praised by Hypebeast, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vibe, and more. Cautious Clay ushers in a new phase with The Hours: Morning, a conceptual eight-track project that’s equal parts mixtape and emotive timetable, exploring the feeling and emotional landscape of each morning hour. Created after relocating to Philadelphia and establishing new creative routines, the project transcends genre and blends pop precision with elements of alternative R&B, jazz, and indie rock with open-ended reflection. It marks a fresh chapter for the genre-blending artist, following the success of his jazz-infused album KARPEH. From the calm of dawn to the energy of late morning, The Hours: Morning showcases Cautious’ versatility and evolving sound.
Beyond his own artistry, Cautious has established himself as a highly sought-after songwriter and producer, collaborating with Billie Eilish, John Mayer, John Legend, Khalid, Kavinsky, Melanie Martinez, Remi Wolf, and most recently, Tycho. Following the release of his acclaimed EPs Resonance and Table of Context, he delivered his full-length 2021 debut Deadpan Love, a nuanced exploration of the complexities of human connection that earned him praise from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Fader, PAPER, and more. With his 2023 album KARPEH, Cautious Clay reached new artistic heights, delivering a more intentional and sonically rich project. This bold evolution offered an intimate portrayal of his journey, his past, and his family life, solidifying his place as a singular voice in modern music and one to watch.
Pre-save Cautious Clay’s new album above, check out all of his upcoming live dates below, and stay tuned for more news to follow.
North America Fall Live Dates
September 30 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair
October 2 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
October 4 – Washington, DC – Atlantis
October 7 – Toronto, ON – Axis
October 10 – Chicago, IL – Outset
October 11 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
October 13 – Denver, CO – Bluebird
October 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
October 17 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
October 18 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood
October 19 – Portland, OR – Roseland
October 21 – San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s
October 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent
UK/EU Winter Live Dates
December 4 – Manchester, UK – Blues Kitchen
December 5 – London, UK – Jazz Cafe
December 9 – Amsterdam, NL – Tolhuistuin (Paradiso Noord)
December 10 – Rotterdam, NL – LantarenVenster
December 11 – Brussels, BE – Botanique – The Rotonde