Kate Pierson, best known as the co-lead vocalist of The B-52s, is back to announce a new album, Spokes and rainbows, The album is set to drop on September 20. She also shared the album's second single, “Evil Love.”
Composed of 12 songs, Radios and rainbows It serves as Kate Pierson's second solo album following her 2015 album. Guitars and microphonesShe recruited songwriters and producers such as Sia, Bleu McCauley, Chris Braide and Jimmy Harry to Radios and rainbowsand the album spans multiple genres with Pierson's inimitable voice at the helm.
“It’s an eclectic group of songs,” Pierson said in a statement. “Anthems, dance songs, a disco song… Overall, the album has an upbeat vibe because I wanted to bring something positive out of these dark times. I wanted it to be fun!”
“Evil Love” is the latest proposal from Radios and rainbowsfollowing Pierson's collaboration with Sia “Every Day is Halloween” last fall. With a nostalgic, noir twist and a story about revenge for a former lover, “Evil Love” is as dramatic as its Radios and rainbows predecessor, and features a standout vocal performance by Pierson.
“Sometimes evil love is the only love you need. A not-so-true tale of obsessive possessiveness and righteous revenge. I started writing a song with the incredible Bleu McCauley with the idea of a song about forgiveness; but when our creative chemistries collided, the result was a noir-thriller set on the coast of Maine. And it’s a hell of a storm, so hold on to your hats for ‘Evil Love’!” Pierson wrote. Listen to “Evil Love” below.
Kate Pierson may be gearing up for another solo album cycle, but she also has plenty of dates left with The B-52s for their residency at The Venetian in Las Vegas this fall. Get tickets to see The B-52s here.
Meanwhile, Pierson recently parted ways with Kate's Lazy Desert, her upscale vacation cabin resort in Joshua Tree, but continues to run vacation lodges on Cape Cod and the Catskills.
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