La Luz Announce New Album 'News Of The Universe', Share First Single Strange World
Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Wyndham Garrett
La Luz have announced a new album.
'News Of The Universe' will arrive on May 24, marking the band's first for Sub Pop. It follows up their 2021 self-titled LP, which was released via Hardly Art. During the time between records, bandleader Shana Cleveland had to deal with facing a breast cancer diagnosis, two years after giving birth to her son.
Produced by Maryam Qudus, who now features as a full-time member of the group, the album is also their first with drummer Audrey Johnson, and their last with bassist Lena Simon and keyboardist Alice Sandahl, who left after recording it.
As a preview, the band have shared Strange World, an indie-pop track offering a new wave, psychedelic twist. Cleveland, who is currently cancer-free, commented:
"It’s been a strange and difficult few years, and at moments, I have found myself rushing to move forward in time, to leave the present and escape to whatever is next.
"The best advice a friend gave me during a time when I was feeling particularly overwhelmed and battling consecutive panic attacks was to go outside, take my shoes off, and sit with my feet on the earth. This seemed to slow the universe down in a way that made it feel easier to handle. So this chorus is something of a mantra to myself 'we’ll be fine, just take your time'."
Head below to check out the song's accompanying video, alongside the album's artwork and tracklist.
1. Reaching Up to the Sun
2. Strange World
3. Dandelions
4. Poppies
5. Good Luck With Your Secret
6. Always in Love
7. Close Your Eyes
8. I’ll Go With You
9. Blue Moth Cloud Shadow
10. News of the Universe
11. Moon in Reverse
12. Blue Jay
La Luz Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Tue September 03 2024 - BRISTOL Bristol Strange Brew
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