Stef Chura - "Lovesick"

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Photo by Georgia Mitropoulos

Stef Chura's first single in seven years was an all-star affair, so her follow up is a much more stripped down song. "Lovesick" is a piano ballad, consisting mostly of Chura's vocals and piano. That doesn't mean that this new song is any less captivating than "Danny." The song is three minutes of pure bliss, allowing you to focus completely on Chura's vocals and lyrics. Chura's vocals have never been as emotive as they are on "Lovesick," and we can't get enough of this wonderfully simple song. While "Danny" was what we needed and expected from a Stef Chura comeback, "Lovesick" shows that she has some surprises in store for her upcoming album.

Stef Chura says of her latest single:

“It’s about desiring love and the journey to being lovable. It’s also about a toxic love and how it can feel addictive to want to be with someone who’s bad for you. I knew that this person made me feel bad yet I still wanted more of their attention.”

You can listen to "Lovesick" below. Dancing Alone on the Concrete is due out October 2 on Saddle Creek, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Stef Chura, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates with Dinosaur Jr are below the song.


Fri. Oct. 9 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
Sat. Oct. 10 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
Sun. Oct. 11 - Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up
Thu. Oct. 15 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Fri Oct. 16- Los Angeles, CA @ Bellwether
Sun. Oct. 18 - San Francisco, CA @ The Castro Theatre
Tue. Oct. 20 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
Thu. Oct. 22 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
Fri. Oct. 23 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune
Sat. Oct. 24 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune
Mon. Oct. 26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Complex
Thu. Oct. 29 - Denver, CO @ Ogden
Fri. Oct. 30 - Fort Collins, CO @ Washington's
Mon. Nov. 2 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
Wed. Nov. 4 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
Thu. Nov. 5 - Austin, TX @ Stubbs
Fri. Nov. 6 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
Sat. Nov. 7 - New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina's

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