Jason Molina‘s expansive catalog—from Songs: Ohia, to The Magnolia Electric Co., to the work under his own name—has become one of the most important forces in the musical ecosystem of 2025. His distinct voice, stunning lyricism, and knack for longing melodies can be clearly heard not only in the current resurgence of alt country and Americana, but also in the worlds of indie rock, lofi, slowcore, and beyond. I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina captures a snapshot of Molina‘s deep and continuing influence with artists like Lenderman, Sun June, Horse Jumper of Love, Sadurn, Hand Habits, Friendship, and many more providing passionate renditions of songs from across his discography. As part of the tribute, 10% of the profits from each record will be donated to MusiCares®, a nonprofit that helped Molina when he was struggling with addiction.
I Will Swim to You arrives with a beautifully painted cover by artist William Schaff, who created the owl cover art of Molina’s Magnolia Electric Co. album. In addition to the physical and digital release of I Will Swim to You , Run For Cover will also be releasing a physical-only split 7″, featuring a never before released demo recording of “The Last 3 Human Words” by Molina on the A-side and Lenderman’s cover of “Just Be Simple” on the B-side.
To mark the announcement Run For Cover have shared two songs from the upcoming release, MJ Lenderman‘s take on “Just Be Simple” from Songs Ohia’s iconic Magnolia Electric Co. (2003) album, and Sun June‘s version of “Leave The City” from Magnolia Electric Co.’s What Comes After The Blues (2005).
I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina is due out September 5th via Run For Cover Records.
I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina track list:
1. Just Be Simple (MJ Lenderman)
2. Blue Factory Flame (Horse Jumper of Love)
3. The Dark Don’t Hide It (Trace Mountains)
4. Leave The City (Sun June)
5. When Your Love Has Gone (Runnner)
6. The Old Black Hen (Sadurn)
7. Everything Should Try Again (Advance Base)
8. Lioness (Hand Habits)
9. Whip Poor Will (Teen Suicide)
10. Hard To Love A Man (Friendship)
11. Shadow Answers The Wall (Lutalo)
12. Farewell Transmission (Another Michael)
