Dua Lipa is channeling the timeless essence of “UK rave culture” on her upcoming third album, according to a recent article published byRolling Stone.
The pop superstar said he grew up listening to '90s rock and electronica, which inspired the direction of the album, his first since 2020. Nostalgia for the future. With influences ranging from Primal Scream and Massive Attack to Gorillaz, the Barbie The hitmaker is ushering in a new psychedelic era of her sound.
“This record feels a little more raw,” Lipa said. “I want to capture the essence of youth, freedom, fun and just letting things happen, whether good or bad. You can't change it. You just have to roll with the punches of whatever is happening in your life.”
Exploring British club culture and the sounds of “psychedelic pop,” Lipa embraces the challenge of paving her own path while allowing others into her creative universe to collaborate. Their November 2023 release, “Houdini,” was produced by Tame Impala's Kevin Parker and Flume collaborator Danny L. Harle.
Warmly referring to them as her “band,” the chart-topping singer has assembled a phalanx of heavy-hitting creatives, with whom she collaborated to make eight of the album's 11 tracks. The powerhouse team reportedly includes prolific songwriters Tobias Jesso Jr. and Caroline Ailin, the latter co-writing Lipa's global hits “New Rules” and “Don't Start Now.”
“I remember thinking it was a cool move to bring that combination of people together,” Parker said. Rolling Stone. “I take my hat off to her.”
Lipa's upcoming album does not have an official name or release date as of this writing. She is currently preparing to perform with Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo at the 66th annual Grammy Awards ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, February 4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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