‘Bleachers’ Album Cover.Photo:Alex Lockett
Alex Lockett
A new era ofBleachersis officially here.
On Wednesday,Jack Antonoff’s alternative band announced its fourth studio albumBleachersand released a nostalgic new single called “Alma Mater,” which features guest vocals from the frontman’s friend and collaboratorLana Del Rey.
The self-titled album is set for a March 8 release via the record label Dirty Hit, and Bleachers also announced a four-date U.K. tour in promotion of the record for spring 2024.
Jack Antonoff of Bleachers.Alex Lockett
Appearing on the record as its fifth track, “Alma Mater” finds Antonoff, 39, musing on time spent with a romantic partner and comparing the memories to attending a familiar school.
“She’s my alma mater / Chasin' lines all night / Smokin' me outta sight / Well, summer’s gettin' hotter / Threw her T-shirt down the pike,” sings Antonoff, before referencing his native New Jersey’s popular Wawa convenience store chain as well as Tom Waits' 1980Heartattack and Vinealbum. “Screamin', ‘F— Balenciaga’ / Right past the Wawa / Threw onHeartattack and Vine/ As she alligator cries / I’ll make it darker.”
Del Rey, 38, opens the song with a spoken intro before providing prominent background vocals and harmonizing with Antonoff on its chorus. Bartees Strange and Clairo also sing backup on the track.
“Alma Mater” marks Bleachers' latest release following the upcoming album’s lead single “Modern Girl,” an infectious pop-rock song reminiscent ofBruce Springsteenthat features saxophones and a catchy chorus.
“All the modern girls / Shakin' their ass tonight / Love on a wire / Who’s looking for a fight / All the modern boys / Are going out tonight / Change my meds, change the flight,” Antonoff sings on the ‘80s-inspired song.
Jack Antonoff.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Antonoff, known as a go-to producer for artists like Del Rey,LordeandTaylor Swift, recently received a2024 Grammy nominationfor producer of the year, non-classical, an award he won in 2022 and 2023 after receiving nominations in the category for two previous consecutive years.
See below for Bleachers' current 2024 tour dates.
March 19 - London, U.K. - O2 Forum Kentish Town
March 22 - Manchester, U.K. - O2 Ritz
March 23 - Birmingham, U.K. - O2 Institute
March 25 - Glasgow, U.K. - SWG3 Galvanizers
source: people.com
