The Avalanches are back with “Blue Shadows,” a new song featuring Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. With an almost reggae-like groove, shimmering synths, and a slightly muffled vocal sample, “Blue Shadows” is a more low key offering from the Australian electronic group. Karen O brings a more restrained, luxurious take to the song, yearning through the chorus as she lands on the concluding plea, “Does anybody know how to mend a broken heart?” It’s not the first time the Yeah Yeah Yeahs vocalist has contributed to an Avalanches song, having previously guested on 2020’s “Dial D For Devotion.” “Blue Shadows,” though, features a much more comprehensive and touching turn from Karen O and The Avalanches.
New Music from The Avalanches
The Avalanches have been teasing their fourth album for the last several months, but they’ve yet to formally announce the follow-up to 2020’s We Will Always Love You. So far, they’ve revealed “Together” featuring Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza, and Prentiss, and the more upbeat Jamie xx collaboration “Every Single Weekend.” They also recently announced a lone show in New York set for October 22nd, marking their first live show in the US in four years. Get tickets here.
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We recently named The Avalanches’ seminal debut album Since I Left You one of the best albums of 2001. The Avalanches continue to make waves in the music scene, and their latest release, “Blue Shadows”, is a testament to their ability to create unique and captivating music. With Karen O on board, the song is a must-listen for fans of both The Avalanches and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. As we await the release of their fourth album, The Avalanches are sure to keep us entertained with their innovative and exciting music.
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