Mitski’s album ”Nothing’s About To Happen To Me” came out on February 27, 2026.
The album consists of 11 songs, each averaging about 3 minutes. The entire album is about 35 minutes all together. This is Mitski’s eighth studio album under the label Dead Oceans. The single “Where’s My Phone?” was released on January 16th, 2026, serving as the lead single for the album. Some of the standout tracks include “If I Leave,” “I’ll Change For You” and “That White Cat.”
“That White Cat” explores themes of existential dread, loss of personal space and the feeling of being controlled. The song is inspired by a real-life incident where a neighborhood cat marked her house, making her feel like her home was no longer hers. The song reflects on the idea that nothing one owns truly belongs to them. The track highlights paranoia and isolation with its soft and eerie vibe.
“Dead Women” is a song in the album that serves to honor and remember forgotten or lost women. The song uses a fairy tale-like narrative. The narrator acts as a caretaker or a “death penny,” in reference to another song in the album “Charons Obol.”They aim to free the spirits of these women and heal the world, acting as a supportive, remembering force.
The album deserves a 10/10 rating, as each song has meaning and amazing musicality to help with conveying the story.
