Joshua Winstead to Perform Full Debut Album MMXX at National Sawdust

Joshua Winstead, an American singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, as well as a member of the critically acclaimed rock band Metric, will be playing his debut album MMXX live in its entirety at National Sawdust in Brooklyn on October 28 at 10:00 PM.

Winstead notes, "For this special night I intend to expand upon themes from MMXX. By using the dynamics between traditional rock musicians and the classical ensemble, I will explore tensions inherent in love, fear and hope. The evening will showcase a unique mix of folk, soul, rock and classical music, with the express purpose of creating a dynamic atmosphere to reflect the culture and spirit of National Sawdust."

He continues, "While the record is largely concerned with matters of the heart, there is also a deep political component to MMXX." He explains, "MM stands for Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., while the two X's have a double meaning representing love and death. These two men loved you in different ways and fought for you in different ways, and they essentially died for the same reasons. Growing up as a biracial person, it was a deep and difficult thing to figure out what it means to be both black and white. The record among other things has a lot to do with coming to terms with racism and generally being an empathetic person."

MMXX is a record about love and overcoming fears.