Update (8:40 PM): Triple J announced that they’ll help premiere the new Avalanches track, which they confirm as “Frankie Sinatra.” It’ll play here. Info about the group’s long-anticipated second album is expected afterward.
Update (11:58 PM): “Frankie Sinatra” features both Danny Brown and (MF) Doom, as well as a Sound of Music sample. Listen to it here:
Update (12:09 AM): The new album is titled Wildflower. The Avalanches made a statement here.
Update (12:45 AM): Details on the new album can be found here.
It’s been 16 years since they left us, but The Avalanches are, today, finally releasing new music. Zane Lowe just announced that he’ll be interviewing Tony Di Blasi and Robbie Chater on his Beats 1 show at midnight tonight EST, which will include new music from the group. It’s unclear when The Avalanches will make the new music available outside the show, but we’ll find out soon.
Here’s a trailer for the interview:
The Avalanches have been relatively busy this year, announcing festival appearances, dropping trailers, and teasing new music. Like, shut up already!
Festival dates:
06.03.16 - Barcelona, Spain - Primavera Sound
06.05.16 - Barcelona, Spain - Primavera Sound
06.09.16 - London, England - Oval Space
06.11.16 - Brighton, England - Wild Life Festival
06.12.16 - London, England - Field Day
07.22-23.16 - Byron Bay, Australia - Splendour in the Grass
07.24.16 - Yuzawa, Japan - Fuji Rock Festival
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