King Woman, the outfit featuring songwriter and vocalist Kris Esfandiari, have announced the release of their eagerly-awaited sophomore album, Celestial Blues, out on July 30th via Relapse Records.
“Creating this album has brought me great peace and closure,” says Esfandiari of Celestial Blues. “Grateful to finally share it with all of you.”
News of the album arrives with the raw, one-take performance “Morning Star” video, which was directed by Muted Windows. Listen to “Morning Star” and watch the video for it below:
Celestial Blues was recorded in Oakland, Calif. by 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 and surrounding imagery were created by Nedda Afsari, Collin Fletcher, and Jamie Parkhurst.
Celestial Blues artwork & 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 multi-night performances in support of the new album. Tickets are on-sale this Friday, June 4.
July 30 Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
July 31 Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room
October 15 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus
October 16 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus
October 17 Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus
October 29 Oakland, CA Starline
October 30 Oakland, CA Starline
October 31 Oakland, CA Starline (covers show)