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Kelela

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Kelela has announced her upcoming album 'new avatar,' set for release on Warp Records, featuring collaborations with PinkPantheress, Fousheé, and A.K. Paul. The album includes the new single 'linknb' and follows her earlier release of 'point blank,' which critiques emotionally taxing relationships. She has also revealed plans for a 2026 tour and was named to YouTube Music's 2026 Foundry class.

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Kelela

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DJ Mag Jun 12, 11:28 AM

Talay Riley, award-winning songwriter and Martin Garrix, Tiësto collaborator, killed in London stabbing

Martin Garrix Talay Riley Tiësto Craig David David Guetta Dua Lipa H.E.R. Kehlani Kelela +3 more

BrooklynVegan Jun 5, 09:58 PM

Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)

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Music Ally Jun 4, 12:40 PM

YouTube reveals the 24 artists in its ‘Foundry’ class of 2026

한로로 Amanda Magalhães Arlo Parks beabadoobee Damini Bhatla Dangrangto +17 more

Music Business Worldwide Jun 4, 12:20 PM

YouTube Music’s Foundry program – which counts Dua Lipa and Rosalía among its alumni – names 2026 class including Drake collaborator Julia Wolf

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Variety Music Jun 3, 01:00 PM

YouTube Music Unveils 2026 Foundry Class: Julia Wolf, RaiNao, Kelela

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◆ 2 articles Jun 3, 10:37 AM

FAUZIA Connan Mockasin Duval Timothy Iceage Kelela Tirzah

Clash Music, The Line of Best Fit Open

◆ 7 articles Jun 2, 11:40 AM

Kelela Fousheé Oscar Scheller PinkPantheress

BrooklynVegan, Consequence of Sound, DIY Magazine +4 Open

Happy Mag Jun 2, 01:49 AM

Kelela takes aim at laborious romantic relationships on new single ‘point blank’

BrooklynVegan Jun 1, 09:05 PM

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Dazed Music May 29, 09:53 AM

The 5 best tracks from May 2026

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The Quietus May 29, 09:09 AM

Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of May 2026

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◆ 2 articles May 29, 03:03 AM

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Billboard, We Rave You Open

BrooklynVegan May 28, 07:41 PM

Portola 2026 lineup (Robyn, Dog Blood, Swedish House Mafia, Soulwax, Mike D, Despacio, DJ Shadow, more)

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Consequence of Sound May 28, 07:37 PM

Portola Reveals 2026 Lineup: Robyn, Swedish House Mafia

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Spin May 28, 07:19 PM

Swedes Saddle Up For Portola Festival

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Goûte mes Disques May 6, 06:20 AM

Kelela annonce son troisième album, toujours sur Warp

Mixmag

New music on our radar this week: gyrofield, Conducta, Kelela

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Pitchfork May 11, 05:19 PM

Kelela, Boards of Canada, GB, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

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The Fader May 8, 04:25 PM

An Evening with PinkPantheress in NYC was a night to remember

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The Fader May 6, 09:51 PM

Kelela announces new album 'new avatar:’ tracklist, features, and more

Kelela Fousheé Oscar Scheller PinkPantheress

DJ Mag Jun 12, 11:28 AM

Talay Riley, award-winning songwriter and Martin Garrix, Tiësto collaborator, killed in London stabbing

Martin Garrix Talay Riley Tiësto Craig David David Guetta Dua Lipa H.E.R. Kehlani Kelela +3 more

Music Ally Jun 4, 12:40 PM

YouTube reveals the 24 artists in its ‘Foundry’ class of 2026

한로로 Amanda Magalhães Arlo Parks beabadoobee Damini Bhatla Dangrangto +17 more

Variety Music Jun 3, 01:00 PM

YouTube Music Unveils 2026 Foundry Class: Julia Wolf, RaiNao, Kelela

Kelela RaiNao Arlo Parks Dua Lipa Gunna Japanese Breakfast ROSALÍA Tems

◆ 7 articles Jun 2, 11:40 AM

Kelela Fousheé Oscar Scheller PinkPantheress

BrooklynVegan, Consequence of Sound, DIY Magazine +4 Open

BrooklynVegan Jun 1, 09:05 PM

Tour news: Massive Attack, Violet Grohl, Gary Clark Jr, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Panopticon / Catharsis, This is Lorelei, more

Catharsis Gary Clark Jr. Massive Attack Panopticon This Is Lorelei Violet Grohl Joe Russo's Almost Dead Julia Jacklin Kelela Phoebe Bridgers

The Quietus May 29, 09:09 AM

Music of the Month: The Best Albums and Tracks of May 2026

Cevdet Erek Charli xcx DEAFKIDS Drake Eartheater fakemink +10 more

BrooklynVegan May 28, 07:41 PM

Portola 2026 lineup (Robyn, Dog Blood, Swedish House Mafia, Soulwax, Mike D, Despacio, DJ Shadow, more)

DJ Shadow Dog Blood Robyn Soulwax Swedish House Mafia bassvictim Beastie Boys Channel Tres Daphni Fatboy Slim Fcukers +13 more

Spin May 28, 07:19 PM

Swedes Saddle Up For Portola Festival

Ben UFO Daphni DJ Shadow Dog Blood Fatboy Slim Four Tet +14 more

Mixmag

New music on our radar this week: gyrofield, Conducta, Kelela

Conducta gyrofield Kelela Donato Dozzy Luke Slater Planetary Assault Systems

The Fader May 8, 04:25 PM

An Evening with PinkPantheress in NYC was a night to remember

PinkPantheress Cece Natalie Charli xcx Kelela Rochelle Jordan Tinashe underscores

BrooklynVegan Jun 5, 09:58 PM

Our Favorite Songs of the Week (Playlist)

Belle and Sebastian Beth Orton Black Marble Boys Noize Brutalismus 3000 Death Cab for Cutie +20 more

Music Business Worldwide Jun 4, 12:20 PM

YouTube Music’s Foundry program – which counts Dua Lipa and Rosalía among its alumni – names 2026 class including Drake collaborator Julia Wolf

Drake Dua Lipa Bad Bunny Kelela RaiNao ROSALÍA Silica Gel Yeat

◆ 2 articles Jun 3, 10:37 AM

FAUZIA Connan Mockasin Duval Timothy Iceage Kelela Tirzah

Clash Music, The Line of Best Fit Open

Happy Mag Jun 2, 01:49 AM

Kelela takes aim at laborious romantic relationships on new single ‘point blank’

Dazed Music May 29, 09:53 AM

The 5 best tracks from May 2026

Bladee Drake fakemink Kelela Olivia Rodrigo

◆ 2 articles May 29, 03:03 AM

Dog Blood Robyn Swedish House Mafia bassvictim Beastie Boys Ben UFO Boys Noize Caribou Channel Tres +19 more

Billboard, We Rave You Open

Consequence of Sound May 28, 07:37 PM

Portola Reveals 2026 Lineup: Robyn, Swedish House Mafia

Robyn Swedish House Mafia bassvictim Channel Tres Daphni DJ Shadow Fatboy Slim Fcukers +22 more

Goûte mes Disques May 6, 06:20 AM

Kelela annonce son troisième album, toujours sur Warp

Pitchfork May 11, 05:19 PM

Kelela, Boards of Canada, GB, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Boards of Canada Kelela Lambchop Madonna Namasenda Thaiboy Digital zzzahara

The Fader May 6, 09:51 PM

Kelela announces new album 'new avatar:’ tracklist, features, and more

Kelela Fousheé Oscar Scheller PinkPantheress

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