King Woman, the outfit featuring songwriter, producer, vocalist and “tour de force of gloom and woe” (Rolling Stone) Kris Esfandiari, return with their eagerly-awaited sophomore album, “Celestial Blues” (July 30th, 2021, Relapse Records).
News of the album arrives with a raw, one-take performance “Morning Star”, which was directed by Muted Widows. Watch the new video below.
“Creating this album has brought me great peace and closure”, says Esfandiari of “Celestial Blues”. “Grateful to finally share it with all of you”.
“Celestial Blues” was recorded in Oakland, California by GRAMMY-nominated engineer Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Amenra, Oathbreaker). The band is rounded out by drummer Joseph Raygoza and guitar player Peter Arensdorf. Visual collaborations featured in the album packaging were created by Nedda Afsari, Collin Fletcher, and Jamie Parkhurst.
Album pre-orders, including limited-edition vinyl and merch, are available now. Physical pre-orders are available via Relapse’s webstore here, while digital downloads and streaming links can be found here.
Tracklist:
1. Celestial Blues
2. Morning Star
3. Boghz
4. Golgotha
5. Coil
6. Entwined
7. Psychic Wound
8. Ruse
9. Paradise Lost
King Woman has confirmed a series of performances in support of the new album. Tickets and VIP Fan Club passes are on-sale this Friday, June 4 at 10 am pacific.
US Tour Dates 2021:
July 30 Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
July 31 Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
October 15 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 16 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 17 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 29 Oakland, CA Starline
October 30 Oakland, CA Starline
October 31 Oakland, CA Starline (covers show)
Weblinks:
kingwoman.band
facebook.com/kngwmn
News of the album arrives with a raw, one-take performance “Morning Star”, which was directed by Muted Widows. Watch the new video below.
“Creating this album has brought me great peace and closure”, says Esfandiari of “Celestial Blues”. “Grateful to finally share it with all of you”.
“Celestial Blues” was recorded in Oakland, California by GRAMMY-nominated engineer Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Amenra, Oathbreaker). The band is rounded out by drummer Joseph Raygoza and guitar player Peter Arensdorf. Visual collaborations featured in the album packaging were created by Nedda Afsari, Collin Fletcher, and Jamie Parkhurst.
Album pre-orders, including limited-edition vinyl and merch, are available now. Physical pre-orders are available via Relapse’s webstore here, while digital downloads and streaming links can be found here.
Tracklist:
1. Celestial Blues
2. Morning Star
3. Boghz
4. Golgotha
5. Coil
6. Entwined
7. Psychic Wound
8. Ruse
9. Paradise Lost
King Woman has confirmed a series of performances in support of the new album. Tickets and VIP Fan Club passes are on-sale this Friday, June 4 at 10 am pacific.
US Tour Dates 2021:
July 30 Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
July 31 Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
October 15 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 16 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 17 Brooklyn, NY TBA
October 29 Oakland, CA Starline
October 30 Oakland, CA Starline
October 31 Oakland, CA Starline (covers show)
Weblinks:
kingwoman.band
facebook.com/kngwmn