US singer-songwriter Thao (Thao Nguyen, of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down) has announced a new album produced by Tune-Yards' Merrill Garbus, alongside a supporting tour, marking a fresh chapter for the artist. To mark the announcement, she has released a new single, "Sick of the Times", featuring the Los Angeles punk band The Linda Lindas, bringing together artists from overlapping indie and punk scenes.

The collaboration continues Thao's long-standing creative relationship with Tune-Yards, while The Linda Lindas' guest appearance reflects the growing crossover between established singer-songwriters and younger punk acts. Specific details such as the album's title, release date, tracklist and full tour itinerary were not available from the source material at the time of writing.