Kelela Announces New Album "new avatar" and Tour, Shares New Single "point blank"
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Tom Breihan
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Summary
Kelela announces her upcoming album "new avatar" (follow-up to 2023's Raven) and a tour, while sharing a new single "point blank." The track was co-produced with Oscar Scheller and features drum 'n' bass and UK garage influences, creating a minimal and intimate sound. The album features contributions from PinkPantheress, Fousheé, and A. K. Paul.
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· 4 pulledNext month, the great avant-pop adventurer Kelela will release the new album new avatar, her follow-up to 2023's Raven.
The new LP features contributions from people like PinkPantheress, Fousheé, and A. K. Paul.
Kelela co-produced her new single 'point blank' with PinkPantheress collaborator Oscar Scheller.
The song uses the sounds of drum 'n' bass and UK garage to build something minimal and intimate.
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