1/4 Father John Misty. PHOTOGRAPHY Father John Misty.
His lyrics are laced with passion, cynicism, tenderness and wrath – a concoction that makes Josh Tillman, or Father John Misty as he is better known to his fans, an intoxicating listen. This Saturday, the enigmatic singer-songwriter will be talking with revered music and culture critic Matthew Trammell and performing live at the Gramercy Theatre.
This weekend, writers, musicians, artists and various other luminaries will be sharing their stories at the annual New Yorker Festival. Here, we share our picks of the must-see events – from talks with Father John Misty to Tavi Gevinson and Nan Goldin.