Bob Dylannarrates the trailer forMGK's upcoming "Lost Americana" album, sources confirm toVariety. In a teaser clip uploaded to MGK's social media Tuesday, Dylan lends his gravelly voice for a dramatic reading describing MGK's "Lost Americana," calling it "a personal excavation of the American dream." "It's a sonic map of forgotten places, a tribute to the spirit of reinvention and a quest to reclaim the essence of American freedom," says Dylan as a VHS montage of the 35 year-old, sometimes-rapper, sometimes-rocker in the studio and overlooking mountaintops. "From the glow of neon diners to the rumble of the motorcycles, this is music that celebrates the beauty found in the in-between spaces. Where the past is reimagined, and the future is forged on your own terms." More from Variety D.A. Pennebaker's Dylan Doc 'Don't Look Back,' Miranda July's Trailblazing Debut Film Lead IFC Center 20th Anniversary Lineup - Complete With 2005 Prices (EXCLUSIVE) As Bob Dylan Turns 84, Why His Outlaw Music Festival With Willie Nelson Is This Year's Mustn't-Miss Tour: Age Is Nothing but a Number, Until It's Everything Barbra Streisand Teaming Up With Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Hozier and Other Stars for New Duets Album MGK has yet to publicly confirm Dylan narrated the clip, with his social media captions ending in "narrated by …" without revealing a name. He also shared a black-and-white photo of cultural icon via Instagram Stories, again without making any revelatory statements. This isn't the first time the pair have shared — seemingly — random headlines together. In February, Dylanposteda 2016 video of the Cleveland-bred artist performing at the Orlando, Florida, record shop Park Ave CDs without a caption. "You having a phone is so rad," MGK wrote in the comments. "Lost Americana," the follow-up to MGK's 2022's "Mainstream Sellout," is slated for Aug. 8. The album will feature his recent single, "Cliché," which is one of many songs he's shared this year, along with "Your Name Forever," "Come Pick Me Up," and a rendition of the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" with rising artist Julia Wolf. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
