Anna Meredith Announces New Album Darling: Hear “Dusky”

Scottish composer and electronic pop artist Anna Meredith has announced her new album, Darling, set to be released on February 12 via Mercury KX. The album marks a shift towards a more pop-oriented sound for the artist, who has recently released various projects such as the Bumps Per Minute installation, collaborations with the Ligeti Quartet, and film soundtracks.

The first single from Darling, titled "Dusky," offers a frenetic and vibrant sound, characterized by rhythmic energy, brightly buzzing synths, and regal brass. In a statement about the track, Meredith expressed pride in "Dusky" and the ambitious, manifesto-like nature of the entire album. She described it as four distinct tracks combined, each inhabiting its own identity while setting up the surprises that follow.

The album features numerous elements that Meredith enjoys writing, including polyrhythms, bright brass, metric modulations, and wailing synths.

Meredith's goal with Darling was to create an immersive, euphoric experience tailored to herself and those sharing the journey. The result is a collection of longer, bolder, wilder, and simpler tracks when compared to her previous albums, with a greater focus on higher highs and more significant twists and turns. The tracklist for Darling includes: "Dusky," "Mode Mouse," "Last Words," "Cry Baby," "Lye," "Underling," "Mink," "Rites," "Aphid," "3019," "Peach," and "3019."