Francis reveals to Billboard that she and Reid (who’s retreating to more of a behind-the-scenes role) are putting the finishing touches on an untitled sophomore album due this spring. The LP includes production from EDM stars Flume and Zhu, whose previous collaboration with Francis, “Automatic,” is still hovering at No. 27 on the Jan. 16 Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. There are also guest vocals from, among others, rising dancehall star Popcaan, who’s featured on lead single “I’m in Control,” which will be released Jan. 22.
Interscope, the group’s label home, is betting on AlunaGeorge to be the next Disclosure, an obvious comparison prompted by Francis’ star turn on the British garage revivalists’ 2013 single “White Noise.”
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AlunaGeorge’s new album will have less of an emphasis on the electronic sounds that anchored Body Music. “I wanted to bring back more live instrumentation,” says Reid over the phone. “You can get lost in a world in a synths.” The direction is apparent in the swooning Philadelphia soul-infused ballad “Mediator,” or “In My Head,” a burbling, minimalist dancefloor burner with what Reid calls “50 Cent strings.” “The first record was a good blue-print,” he says, “but I wanted to move on a little bit.”
AlunaGeorge’s new album will have less of an emphasis on the electronic sounds that anchored Body Music. “I wanted to bring back more live instrumentation,” says Reid over the phone.
Hells excited but gutted at the step away from the electronic feel. The first album was a masterpiece and I've waited years, praying my faves don't let me down this time.
I always was more fascinated by Reid, it's not a very good sign that he is Lessening his presence in the group. Looks like their label has an unfortunate agenda too, because I think AlunaGeorge is better than that.
I always was more fascinated by Reid, it's not a very good sign that he is Lessening his presence in the group. Looks like their label has an unfortunate agenda too, because I think AlunaGeorge is better than that.
I agree it has me worried. I knew this would happen once they got their name out there and I hope the next step isn't solo Aluna because I love the music they make as a team. His music with her voice are such a winning combo. Still, I already can feel the vibe of this song in my head and I know it'll be a banger.