New Avatar

Three years have passed since DC-native Kelela released her critically-acclaimed sophomore album Raven via Warp Records. The enigmatic singer returns in 2026 with New Avatar - 13 captivating songs with a familar but noticably-evolved sound. Think a moody fusion of alternative R&B, shoegaze, grunge, and indie rock that pairs her unmistakably smooth vocals with gritty, guitar-driven electronic production. Unlike the feature-free Raven, New Avatar features collaborations with the likes of A. K. Paul, Fousheé and PinkPantheress. 

Housed in a full-color gatefold jacket with a matte flood finish, the package includes a full-color printed board inner sleeve, tri-fold printed insert, with the label choosing our O4 (Orchid) vinyl color for one of the four global variants for this release.