M83 Unveils New Song “Blister Sunrise”: Stream
Anthony Gonzalez says the new album was made with a "less calculated, more spontaneous" approach and is "more punk, in a way." M83 Unveils New Song “Blister Sunrise”: Stream Alex Krinsky
M83 has revealed "Blister Sunrise," the lead single from Anthony Gonzalez's upcoming 10th studio album, I Wrote You a Letter. The record, originally announced in July, is set to release on September 25th through Gonzalez's label, Other Suns. "Blister Sunrise" offers a tantalizing glimpse into the album, starting with a buildup of escalating synths that eventually wrap up in the signature M83 crescendo.
The song balances dreamy, cinematic tones with a gritty shoegaze edge, leading into a delicate piano arrangement. Gonzalez has shared that the album draws from his recent state of mind, noting his disillusionment with the world and his desire for a more instinctive, spontaneous creation process, akin to the band's early days. The production process brought together Gonzalez with former M83 collaborator Benoît de Villeneuve and Jean-Philippe Talaga, who designed the album artwork.
I Wrote You a Letter showcases a diverse range of musical elements, from guitars and electronic sounds to ambient and pop fragments, with Gonzalez blending his past works in a looser, less predictable manner. The nine-track album, which follows M83's 2023 release Fantasy, also includes Gonzalez's score for the 2025 sci-fi film Resurrection.
"Blister Sunrise" is available now for streaming, and the full album is set to drop on September 25th, pre-order available here.
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