Slow Pulp Announce New Album 'Melodie' and Fall Tour
Slow Pulp have announced their new album Melodie, set for release September 18 on ANTI-, along with the lead single "Better Man." The album marks the Madison-born, Chicago-based band's first release since 2023's Yard. The band will embark on an extensive fall tour across North America with various opening acts on select dates.
Slow Pulp have revealed details of their upcoming album Melodie, arriving September 18 on ANTI- Records. The announcement includes the lead single "Better Man," which explores themes of self-acceptance and autonomy. Singer Emily Massey explained the song's meaning in a statement, describing it as both "letting go of control but taking control of myself in a new way, and accepting myself for who I am." The 11-track album follows their 2023 release Yard. The band will support the album with a comprehensive fall and early winter tour spanning from October through November, with different opening acts scheduled for various regional legs of the tour.
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