Stereolab Hints at New Album with Mysterious Fan Packages

Get ready, Stereolab fans! New music is on the horizon as the band teases upcoming releases through intriguing packages sent to fans.

Stereolab’s Exciting New Music Tease

Stereolab, the iconic art-rock band, has sparked excitement among fans by hinting at new music. Recently, the group sent out mysterious packages, igniting speculation about upcoming releases. Founding members Lætitia Sadier and Tim Gane, who reunited in 2019 alongside former bandmates Andy Ramsay and Joseph Watson, have been keeping the music scene buzzing since their initial run from 1990 to 2009.

After years of touring globally and reissuing their albums on vinyl with expanded editions, fans are eagerly anticipating what’s next. The last album fans heard from the band was the intriguing 'Not Music?' released back in 2010.

The Mystery Package Reveal

As reported by Brooklyn Vegan, on March 31, Stereolab distributed their "Lab Report" newsletter, which featured an image captioned ‘Unsolicited Stereolab Material.’ Shortly after, they shared a tantalizing record image on their social platforms, leaving fans both curious and excited.

On April 2, UK fans received a special package that included a 7″ record featuring a track titled ‘Aerial Troubles’ on one side, complemented by an instrumental on the other side. To add to the fun, the package also contained a word search puzzle.

Fan Reactions and Discoveries

Fans quickly took to Reddit to share their experiences, with one user, Ape1720, revealing details about the package he received and even uploaded a snippet of ‘Aerial Troubles.’ Excitement soared as other fans uncovered intriguing terms in the included word search such as ‘Plastic Melodies,’ ‘Warp,’ ‘Sadier,’ ‘Tim Ramsay,’ and even the word ‘Album.’ Could these be hints at song titles from a forthcoming album? The word 'Warp,' likely referencing Warp Records, was also stamped on the package, further fanning the flames of speculation.

"Stereolab has always had a knack for engaging with their audience, and this time is no different."

Upcoming Tour Announcement

In addition to the music tease, Stereolab has announced an extensive 2025 tour. Kicking off in Europe from May to June, the band will then head to North America from September to November, wrapping up with performances in the UK in December.

Tour Dates

Here’s a sneak peek at the tour schedule:

MAY
- May 25 — Brussels, Belgium – Botanique Les Nuits Botanique
- May 26 — Köln, Germany – Gloria
- May 28 — Hamburg, Germany – Grunspan
- May 29 — Berlin, Germany – Huxley Neue Welt
- May 30 — Frankfurt, Germany – Zoom
- May 31 — Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso

JUNE
- June 1 — Nijmegen, Netherlands – Doornroosje
- June 3 — Nantes, France – Stereolux
- June 4 — Paris, France – Le Trianon
- June 5 — Bordeaux, France – Barbey
- June 6 — Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound
- June 7 — Madrid, Spain – Teatro Eslava
- June 9 — Grenoble, France – La Belle Electrique
- June 10 — Ferrara, Italy – Ferrara Sotto le Stelle
- June 11 — Zurich, Switzerland – Volkshaus
- June 12 — Munich, Germany – Hansa 36
- June 14 — Zagreb, Croatia – Tvornica Kulture
- June 15 — Budapest, Hungary – A38 Ship
- June 16 — Vienna, Austria – WUK
- June 17 — Prague, Czech Republic – Meet Factory
- June 19 — Schorndorf, Germany – Manufaktur
- June 20 — Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Den Atelier

JULY
- July 11 — Cagliari, Italy – Siren Festival

SEPTEMBER
- September 13 — Nashville, Tennessee – Brooklyn Bowl
- September 14 — Atlanta, Georgia – Variety Playhouse
- September 16 — Miami, Florida – Miami Beach Bandshell
- September 18 — New Orleans, Louisiana – The Civic Theatre
- September 19 — Athens, Georgia – Georgia Theatre
- September 20 — Asheville, North Carolina – The Orange Peel
- September 21 — Saxapahaw, North Carolina – Haw River Ballroom
- September 23 — Washington, D.C. – Howard Theatre
- September 24 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Union Transfer
- September 26 — Boston, Massachusetts – Royale
- September 27 — Portland, Maine – State Theatre

OCTOBER
- October 1 — Brooklyn, New York – Brooklyn Steel
- October 3 — Burlington, Vermont – Higher Ground
- October 4 — Montreal, Quebec – Théâtre Beanfield
- October 6 — Toronto, Ontario – Danforth Music Hall
- October 7 — Buffalo, New York – Asbury Hall
- October 8 — Cleveland, Ohio – Globe Iron
- October 9 — Chicago, Illinois – Metro
- October 11 — Minneapolis, Minnesota – First Avenue
- October 12 — Iowa City, Iowa – Hancher Auditorium at the Englert Theatre
- October 14 — Denver, Colorado – Gothic Theatre
- October 17 — Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
- October 18 — Seattle, Washington – Neptune Theatre
- October 19 — Portland, Oregon – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
- October 21 — San Francisco, California – The Regency Ballroom
- October 24 — Santa Cruz, California – Rio Theatre
- October 25 — Los Angeles, California – The Bellwether
- October 28 — San Diego, California – Observatory North Park
- October 30 — Marfa, Texas – The Capri
- October 31 — Austin, Texas – TBC

NOVEMBER
- November 1 — Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
- November 2 — Dallas, TX – Granada Theatre
- November 12 — Mexico City, MX – Foro Indie Rocks!

DECEMBER
- December 5 — Brighton – Corn Exchange
- December 6 — London – Royal Festival Hall
- December 8 — Glasgow – SWG3
- December 9 — Leeds – Project House
- December 11 — Manchester – O2 Ritz
- December 13 — Oxford – O2 Academy

Reissues and Affordable Editions

Earlier this year, Stereolab reissued seven of their classic albums, ranging from the groundbreaking 'Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements' (1993) to the dreamy 'Margerine Eclipse' (2004). These albums were released with new standard editions designed to be more affordable for fans amidst economic challenges.

The band’s manager Martin Pike stated, “These new editions will use the 2019 remastered tracks, but they will no longer include the disk of demos or the track-by-track notes. The sleevenotes will be added to the archive on our website, and the demo versions will still be available to stream or purchase digitally.”

Fans can order the reissues here.

Conclusion

With all these exciting updates, it's clear that Stereolab is gearing up for a thrilling comeback. Are you as excited as we are for the new music and the upcoming tour?

• What new music has Stereolab teased?
  New music includes a track titled 'Aerial Troubles' from a mystery package sent to fans.
• When is Stereolab's 2025 tour?
  The tour kicks off in May 2025 in Europe and runs through December in the UK.
• How can I get tickets for the tour?
  Tickets are available on Stereolab's official website.
• What albums did Stereolab reissue recently?
  Stereolab reissued seven albums, including 'Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements' and 'Margerine Eclipse'.
• Where can I buy the reissued albums?
  The reissued albums can be ordered through their official store.

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