Kimbra, the New Zealand music artist known for “Somebody I used to know”, is gearing up for an exciting September as she announces the release of her new Album Idols & Vices (Vol. 1) in preparation for this exciting new music she shares her single off the album “Stuff I Don’t Need” featuring american musician Banks.
The two time grammy award winner released her single on July 3rd and also announced she will be releasing a new song every week in the run up to the new album. The first taste of the album is a 90’s style R&B song. With this throwback style song Kimbra makes critiques on materialism and encourages living in the moment. Listen to the new single here.
The themes of reflections and critiques of our modern world will continue throughout the new album. Idols & Vices (Vol. 1) according to Kimbra is an album that centers around digital existence with mentions of celebrity culture, and digital personas. Idols & Vices (Vol. 1) is a follow up to the deeply emotional and vulnerable 2023 album A Reckoning. An album that emphasized community and connection
The 90’s style R&B sound of “Stuff I Don’t Need” is paired with 90’s style anime visuals for the album created by animator Greg Sharp. The visuals follow 10 characters looking for awakening in complex environments, re-emphasizing the themes of finding truth in a digital landscape.
Idols & Vices (Vol.1) Tracklist
01 “Right To The Head” (Intro)
02 “Demi God” (feat. Sahtyre)
03 “Force Field” (feat. Sahtyre)
04 “Back To You”
05 “Stuff I Don’t Need” (feat. BANKS)
06 “Space Jam” (feat. Tommy Raps, Sahtyre)
07 “I Wonder” (feat. Ivy Sole)
08 “Ride Or Die” (feat. Tommy Raps)
09 “RNTBCK” (feat. Sahtyre)
10 “Tethers” (feat. Fatboi Sharif)
11 “Catch Ya In The Lie” (feat. Le’Asha)
12 “Keen” (feat. Dram)
13: The Moment (feat. Dawn Richard)
14: Stay Strong (feat. Taylor Graves)
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