ALT BLK ERA have announced their long-awaited debut full-length album ‘Rave Immortal’ – and shared infectious new single ‘My Drummer’s Girlfriend’.
The forthcoming record lands on January 10, 2025 via Earache, and is an incredibly important one for the sister duo.
Documenting Nyrobi Beckett-Messam’s journey of living with a hidden disability, she’s shared more about the story of ‘Rave Immortal’:
“I take the listener through the shadows and share the pain of abandonment I felt, and the solace that I found in my younger sister’s unwavering support.
“This part of the album is so painful for me and at the same time it feels beautiful because it shows my sister by my side, every step of the way; through each emotion and every story. I wouldn’t have been brave enough to share this part of me without Chaya and the track ‘Come On Outside’ is a beautiful reflection of her.
“But we don’t stop there! The album then captures the defiant energy that grew within us, as I became more able. The songs show us crashing through the imposed barriers and boldly claiming spaces that we were once excluded from. As the songs transition into a dreamscape, they delve into the exploration of relationships; the clash of personalities when fitting into a new friendship group and the dangerous mind of an infatuated person who is scarred by illness and years of isolation.
“The rebellion then builds as we begin to host wild celebrations, fiercely defending our joy after so many years of imposed restriction. The final tracks turn the tide, transforming our pursuit of freedom into an exhilarating hunt, where those who once stifled our spirit are drawn into our eternal dance of liberation, freeing them from all worldly constraints.”
Have a listen to the first taste of the album in the form of ‘My Drummer’s Girlfriend’ below via its delightfully fun new video.
Check out the full artwork and tracklist for ‘Rave Immortal’ below.
1. Straight To Heart
2. Come On Outside
3. Crashing Parties
4. My Drummer’s Girlfriend
5. Hunt You Down
6. Upstairs Neighbours
7. Come Fight Me For It
8. Run Rabbit
9. Catch Me If You Can
10. Rave Immortal
We spoke to the duo at Download Festival about their Donington debut, the new album, and their dream collaborations.