Perverts (album)
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Perverts is the upcoming second studio album by American singer-songwriter and record producer Ethel Cain. It is set to be released on January 8, 2025, and will mark her first full-length release since her 2022 album Preacher's Daughter. The lead single "Punish" will precede the record on November 1, 2024.
Background
[edit]American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain released her debut studio album Preacher's Daughter in 2022, to critical acclaim.[1][2][3] It centered in the fictional character of the same name, and contained Southern Gothic imagery and themes including religious indoctrination, sexual violence, isolation, and family trauma.[4] Following its release, the album was included in several year-end lists of best music and she garnered a cult following online.[5]
Speaking with Kiernan Shipka for Interview in June 2023, Cain expressed her excitement to "push it farther into the direction that [she has] always wanted to go" on her next full-length release, which is "10- to 20-minute songs just drenched in reverb, so slow, and super repetitive".[6] She continued: "I have a huge affinity for slowcore and ambient music [...] I feel a bit more confident doing that and less worried about what people will think".[7] In an interview with Rolling Stone, the singer-songwriter described her upcoming album as dark and cold, and said that it would focus on the story behind Cain's mother, and see her grappling with the death of her daughter.[4]
In 2024, Cain debuted various songs at her third concert tour, the Childish Behaviour Tour, including "Punish" ,"Dust Bowl", and "Amber Waves", the latter of which was intended to be included on Preacher's Daughter.[2][8][9][10] In parallel, she published a video with a snippet of new music and clips from the 1990 British-Canadian horror film The Reflecting Skin.[11][12] Following the end of the tour, Cain teased music on social media in October, by sharing grainy and black-and-white photos captioned with words including "Apathy", "Disruption", and "Assimilation".[13][14]
Release and promotion
[edit]The release of Perverts was announced on Cain's official Instagram account on October 14, 2024. The lead single from the album, titled "Punish", will be released on November 1, 2024.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Koscelnik, Julia (July 21, 2023). "V's New Music Roundup: HAIM, Ethel Cain, and more". V Magazine. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Song, Sandra. "Live News: Billie Eilish drops "CHIHIRO" music video, Ethel Cain debuts "Punish," and more". The Fader. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain Announces New Project 'Perverts'". Clash. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Lopez, Julyssa (August 30, 2023). "Into the Abyss With Ethel Cain". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain Announces New Album Perverts, Joins American Football In LA". Stereogum. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Shipka, Kiernan (June 21, 2023). "Ethel Cain and Kiernan Shipka on Nihilism and Nightmares". Interview. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Kurp, Josh (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain Announces A New Album, 'Perverts,' With A First Single That's Coming Out Soon". Uproxx. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 5, 2024). "Watch Ethel Cain Perform New Songs & Cover "Bette Davis Eyes" In Paris". Stereogum. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (June 5, 2024). "Ethel Cain performs new songs 'Punish' and 'I Keep The Angel' on tour". Coup de Main. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (June 1, 2024). "5 Highlights From Primavera Sound 2024 Friday, May 31". Our Culture. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (April 21, 2024). "Ethel Cain Shares New Song On Instagram". Stereogum. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Lola (April 23, 2024). "Ethel Cain has teased new music". Coup de Main. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Keates, Emma (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain finally announces sophomore album, Perverts". AV Club. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Paul, Larisha (October 14, 2024). "Ethel Cain Sets Release Date for New Album 'Perverts'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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