Ndegeocello Releases Dylan Cover With Callahan and Thile

Meshell Ndegeocello has released a new track from her upcoming collaborative album Synonym, bringing Bill Callahan and Chris Thile together for a cover of Bob Dylan’s With God on Our Side. The song was released with a video directed by Damani Baker. Ndegeocello said she finds Callahan’s voice captivating and that it draws the listener in. She also said she likes the earthy tone in Thile’s voice.

Ndegeocello described her arrangement of the Dylan song as adding more aggression to the lyrics. She said she rearranged the folk song to make it feel the way she hears it. The new recording is part of Synonym, which is scheduled for release on October 2.

Synonym also features Chaka Khan, Brandi Carlile, Moses Sumney and Anohni. Cat Power appeared on Ndegeocello’s Human League cover released last month.