“The Divine Chord” is one of many unexpectedly genius collaborations off The Avalanches’ latest album,
We Will Always Love You. The Australian electronics duo composed of Tony Di Blasi and Robbie Chater released their much anticipated third studio album in December. With featured artists ranging from Kurt Vile to Denzel Curry, the songs draw in elements of all different genres. And while each of the 25 tracks offers a unique listening experience, the group’s signature electronic sounds unify the album.
In “The Divine Chord,” The Avalanches’ electronics alongside vocals by MGMT s Andrew VanWyngarden and guitar from Johnny Marr work together to produce a dream-like sound. Unlike the band’s mostly instrumental songs, “The Divine Chord has two full verses of lyrics. VanWyngarden sings of struggling to make a relationship with someone work when their expectations don’t meet reality. They are let down by the versions of each other built in their heads, but the si
They appeared on the single ‘The Divine Chord, which also featured former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr.
Meanwhile, last October VanWyndgarden launched a new radio show on WYXR Memphis 91.7FM.
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The psych-pop singer announced the new show on social media with a characteristically cryptic teaser video, pitch-bending his voice over an abstract image collage.
“It’s more than a show, ’cause it might just blow your mind. It’ll be scary, it’ll be fun. We will emerge as one. Let’s hope we emerge at all,” VanWyndgarden said.
The band’s last full-length album ‘Little Dark Age‘ was released in 2018.
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The first twenty years of the Avalanches’ careers were filled with a measly two records; yet, those two records managed to hit some of the highest heights ever seen in music, period. Their debut album,
Since I Left You (2000), is still the greatest plunderphonics feat ever accomplished, filling one hour with tropical, soulful greatness, and creating unique, storyful environments, all with just the work of other people. Their much-awaited follow-up,
Wildflower (2016), modernized some elements, including a Danny Brown feature, and much newer samples, like that of Queens of the Stone Age, but managed to create just-as-unique environments with just-as-impressive tools. Despite the intense success and cult following the group has gathered with those two first two releases, this time they came with a new, less sample-heavy approach in order to experiment with their own sound, come back sooner, and simply start with a clean slate. And even after selling almost all of the 7,00
We Will Always Love You: The Avalanches Return. Again The Australian duo unpack their triumphant third album.
Itâs been just four years since
The Avalanches last graced us with new material â a timeframe that would hardly seem noteworthy for most artists, but The Avalanches arenât really your average band.
After the 16-year gap between their legendary debut, Since I Left You , and 2016âs Wildflower , fans could have been forgiven for anticipating a similar wait for a follow up. But in a year where small joys have been in short supply, their sooner-than-expected return has proven to be a joyous affair.
Jessica Mauboy Signs With Warner Music
Jessica Mauboy will head into 2021 as a Warner Music artist.
Jessica has ended her 16-year relationship with Sony Music. After that association Jessica said, “I have had an incredible journey with Sony, for which I will forever be grateful. It’s now time for the next chapter of my career and I’m very excited to be joining the team at Warner Music. I have been spending my time in studio lately and looking forward to releasing new music in the new year”.
Niko Nordstrom, President of Warner Music Australasia welcomed Jessica to the company, “Jessica is a warm-hearted superstar artist and an exceptionally unique talent and we at Warner Music Australia are so thrilled to welcome her to the family”.