# The Avalanches Tap Karen O for New Song “Blue Shadows”: Stream

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-avalanches-tap-karen-o-for-new-song-blue-shadows-stream/
- Published: 2026-07-23T17:32:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-23T22:32:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Consequence
- Original article: https://consequence.net/2026/07/the-avalanches-karen-o-blue-shadows-new-song-stream/
- Topics: Business, Entertainment, Markets, Music

## Key points

- The Avalanches release “Blue Shadows” featuring Karen O.
- It is the third preview of their unannounced fourth album.
- The group will return to US stages in October.

## Summary

The Avalanches have released “Blue Shadows”, a new single featuring Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, as anticipation builds for the Australian group’s still-unannounced fourth album. The track is a subdued, reggae-tinged electronic song whose shimmering production and restrained vocal performance make it a notable new collaboration between the artists.

Karen O previously appeared on The Avalanches’ 2020 song “Dial D for Devotion”, but the article describes her role on “Blue Shadows” as more substantial and emotive. It is the third song issued from the forthcoming album, following “Together” with Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza and Prentiss, and “Every Single Weekend” with Jamie xx; the group will also play New York on 22 October, their first US performance in four years.

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