Jason Molina was an artist who didn’t like to look back. Throughout the singer-songwriter’s life and career, a restless and evolving creative pulse propelled him forward, training his focus on what was next. His unyielding creativity and work ethic bore sacred fruit. In his short life, Molina achieved what most musicians strive for: a sound that is instantly recognizable but rarely repeats itself. 

From the banks of Lake Erie in his hometown Lorain, Ohio, to international stages with his bands Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co., Molina performed his vast catalog of mysterious, romantic, tempestuous, and monumental songs that were at once innovative and rooted in American tradition. He consistently tinkered with his sound, image, band, and homebase in order to sate his muse. Tenor guitar-toting misfit. Lovesick lo-fi indie rocker. Dirgey slowcore bard. 21st century roots-rock trailblazer. Canonical Midwestern songwriter. Jason Molina planted his creative flag in all of these territories — to stake his claim, convey how far he’d traveled, and leave behind a trail of precious talismans.

With I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina — named after a line in Molina’s song “Lioness” — Run For Cover Records and a coterie of affiliated artists honor the songwriter’s enduring impact. The compilation of Molina covers is performed by some of today’s most visionary singer-songwriters, including MJ Lenderman, Hand Habits, Horse Jumper of Love, Sun June and more, and includes singular interpretations of Molina fan favorites and deep cuts from his solo albums and lesser-known EPs. The resulting collection, an unmistakable labor of love, is an often-stunning gestalt of generational talent paying homage to one of the most gifted but underrated American songwriters.

10% of the profits from each record will be donated to MusiCares® Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Fund.

Bundle the new compilation I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina 2xLP on RFC exclusive "Coxcomb Red" Vinyl with a 7" featuring a rare Jason Molina Demo of "The Last Three Human Words" with MJ Lenderman's cover of "Just Be Simple" on the b-side.

Tracklist (2xLP)
1. MJ Lenderman - Just Be Simple
2. Horse Jumper of Love - Blue Factory Flame
3. Trace Mountains - The Dark Don’t Hide It
4. Sun June - Leave The City
5. Runnner - When Your Love Has Gone
6. Sadurn - The Old Black Hen
7. Advance Base - Everything Should Try Again
8. Hand Habits - Lioness
9. Teen Suicide - Whip-Poor-Will
10. Friendship - Hard to Love A Man
11. Lutalo - Shadow Answers the Wall
12. Another Michael - Farewell Transmission

Tracklist (7")
1. Jason Molina - The Last Three Human Words (Demo)
2. MJ Lenderman - Just Be Simple

NOTES REGARDING VINYL PRESSING: The images used are artist mock ups that are provided to the vinyl plant to match as closely as possible. Due to the manual nature of creating these types of vinyl, the end product may vary from the images used here.