Jason Isbell just released his new album with the 400 Unit, The Nashville Sound, and last night he went on The Daily Show With Trevor Noah to talk about reconciling the politics behind his album with his home state of Alabama and the difference between being an artist and an entertainer. He also stuck around for an online-exclusive performance of “If We Were Vampires.” Watch both the interview and the performance below.

The Nashville Sound is out via Isbell’s own Southeastern label