On 30th September, French blackgaze duo Alcest will be releasing their new album Kodama via Prophecy Productions. The concept behind the LP was originally inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic anima Princess Mononoke, the album attempts to pick up on the fate of its protagonists and deals with the sensations of not belonging and living in-between worlds. It also features artwork from French graphic designer duo Fortifem.
Touching on the overarching themes of the album, new track ‘Je Suis D’Ailleurs’ (or ‘I Am From Elsewhere’ in English) openly references the concept of being caught between two worlds. Typically urgent but also shadowy, it continues to see the band occupying an obscure space between shoegaze and doom. Listen below.
Alcest are also heading out on an extensive co-headline tour with Japan’s Mono to help promote Kodama in November. Details below.
9th November – The Engine Rooms, Southampton
10th November – The Institute, Birmingham
11th November – Queens Hall, Leicester
12th November – Classic Grand, Glasgow
13th November – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
14th November – Gorilla, Manchester
15th November – The Globe, Cardiff
16th November – Marble Factory, Bristol
17th November – Brixton Electric, London
