In case you want a motive to look ahead to 2025, Blondie have continued to tease their upcoming album.
Over on Bluesky, Blondie co-founder and guitarist Chris Stein shared the most recent replace on the brand new album. “With John Congleton. New Blondie document subsequent 12 months,” he wrote within the caption of a black-and-white picture of lead singer Debbie Harry and the Grammy-winning producer within the studio.
Congleton was the first producer on Blondie’s most up-to-date album, Pollinator, which was launched in 2017.
This previous October, Stein hinted on the undertaking’s impending launch when he posted an Instagram picture of Harry within the studio. “New Blondie album subsequent 12 months,” he wrote.
A number of months earlier than, Stein confirmed in a BBC Radio 6 look that they had been mixing a brand new document.
No additional particulars have been revealed right now, however Pollinator featured appearances from Joan Jett, Laurie Anderson, and John Roberts. Co-writers included Johnny Marr, Charli XCX, TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek, and Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes.
Along with Blondie, Congleton is finest identified for his work on St. Vincent’s 2015 self-titled album, in addition to initiatives by Tegan and Sara, Dying Cab for Cutie, and Angel Olsen. Revisit our 2022 interview with the producer.
Editor’s Notice: Don’t miss Blondie’s breakdown of “Rapture” on Consequence Podcast Community’s The Story Behind the Track.