The Avalanches Release 'No Bad Memories' Album and Tour

The Avalanches have released their fourth album 'No Bad Memories' via Modular Recordings/Universal. The 52-minute record contains 31 tracks and features a diverse roster of guest artists including Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, John Glacier, Jamie xx, Barry Can't Swim, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, and Mike Patton. The album marks the Australian group's first major release in years, arriving amid renewed interest in nostalgic and memory-driven artistry.

The band, consisting of Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi with new member Andy Szekeres, has also announced upcoming tour dates across the United States, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia, and Australia in early 2027. A music video for the song 'I Give Everything I Have 2 U' features actor Haley Joel Osment.

Creative Vision and Themes

The album explores the magical intersection of advertising, memory and nostalgia. Its themes are inspired by old storage devices holding memories and the world of advertising, including slogans, voiceovers, and jingles. This conceptual foundation weaves through the tracklist, creating a soundscape that blends commercial aesthetics with personal recollection.

Musical Style and Structure

The sound is presented as a 21st-century update of their landmark debut, 'Since I Left You.' The formula is described as two-thirds hands-in-the-air energy and one-third melancholy. It contains short, glitchy, and overstimulating tracks that are thematically linked to memory and advertising. The main feature is dancefloor-friendly, freewheeling party vibes, a reflection of Robbie Chater's happiness after pandemic lockdowns ended.

Notable Tracks and Collaborations

Key songs include the single 'Together,' which samples its hook from the 1970s TV series 'The Famous Five.' 'Every Single Weekend,' featuring Jamie xx, is described as summertime chilling by the pool in sonic form. Other highlights include 'Vida' with Erick the Architect and 'Magic Wand,' a collaboration with Barry Can't Swim.

The album also features melancholy songs like 'Blue Shadows' with Karen O and 'All the Time in the World' with Rivers Cuomo. Tracks such as 'Can't Get Over Losing You' with Portraits of Tracy and 'Far Away' with John Glacier and Khadija Al Hanafi blend joy and sorrow. Surprise appearances include Haley Joel Osment and a contribution from Carly Simon on the song 'One More Fantasy.'

Band History and Discography

The Avalanches' debut album 'Since I Left You' was released in 2000. Their second album, 'Wildflower,' arrived after a 16-year gap in 2016 and reached number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. Their third album, 'We Will Always Love You,' followed in 2020 and won the Australian Music Prize. 'No Bad Memories' continues this legacy of spaced-out releases with a vibrant, sample-rich return.

The article closes on the announcement of the band's 2027 tour dates across multiple continents.