When a sullen-faced, ginger-haired teen from Peckham released his debut album under the moniker of King Krule two years ago, we were blown away. With its blunt poeticisms and glowering odes to city life, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon was one of the most brilliant and unique musical creations to have been flung out of 2013. And then, in typical low-key fashion, Krule seemed to disappear, emerging only when him and his brother created an art exhibition together full of weird, fantastical paintings and soundscapes.
Now, Krule has announced that he will be releasing a second album next week (Dec 10th) under his real name Archy Marshall. The 12-track album, titled A New Place 2 Drown, will be part of a wider project with his brother, Jack Marshall (who was involved in the artwork for Krule’s debut) and will also include a book full of poetry and a short film from director Will Robson-Scott.
Watch the trailer below and scroll down to read the track list:
01. Any God of Yours
02. Swell
03. Arise Dear Brother
04. Ammi Ammi
05. Buffed Sky
06. Sex With Nobody
07. Eye’s Drift
08. The Sea Liner MK1
09. Empty Vessels
10. New Builds
11. Dull Boys
12. Thames Water
You can find out more info via his publisher TopSafe here, and the music/book is available to stream/buy here.