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The Avalanches – “Blue Shadows” (Feat. Karen O)
The Avalanches have released “Blue Shadows”, a new collaboration with Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O, as they continue to tease a possible forthcoming album. The relaxed, sunlit track gives Karen O a prominent singing role and follows recent collaborative singles with Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza, Prentiss and Jamie xx.
Karen O previously appeared on the Avalanches’ 2020 album We Will Always Love You, reciting lyrics on the interlude “Dial D For Devotion”, but this is her first substantial vocal performance on one of their songs. “Blue Shadows”, which centres on repairing a broken heart, is available now through Modular.
In short
- The Avalanches release “Blue Shadows” with Karen O.
- It follows several recent collaborative singles.
- Karen O takes a fuller singing role than before.
Explained simply
The Avalanches are an Australian electronic music band known for their intricate production style that layers samples and sounds to create lush, atmospheric compositions. They have built a reputation for frequently collaborating with vocalists and musicians across various genres to feature on their tracks.
Karen O is the lead singer of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, an influential American rock band from the 2000s. Though she has previously worked with The Avalanches on their 2020 album, contributing to a brief interlude, this marks her first substantial singing role on one of their records.
The Avalanches regularly develop new material through a collaborative process, bringing together different artists to contribute to their songs. The recent succession of releases with various guest performers suggests the band is working towards a new album, continuing a pattern they have established throughout their career.
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