Blondshell, the alt-pop venture of Sabrina Teitelbaum, has introduced a sophomore album, If You Asked for a Picture. The follow-up to 2023’s Blondshell arrives Might 2 through Partisan. She’s shared the brand new single “T&A” with a music video, directed by Hannah Bon, by which three males are juxtaposed with their respective rescue canine to spotlight their similarities. Test it out beneath.
“It feels unimaginable to consider something aside from the fires in Los Angeles proper now,” mentioned Blondshell. “The town I’ve lived in for ten years is burning and the size of the loss is meaningless. In a approach it feels dumb to speak about music, however I additionally assume the entire level of artwork is for it to exist within the context of ache as a small emotional respite… even when only for one second. Please keep secure. Thanks for letting me share this with you. Twelve songs about looking for love, household, and friendship in lots of proper and improper locations.” She additionally shared hyperlinks to Mutual Aid LA, a dog fostering signup, and a fundraiser for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
If You Requested for a Image was produced by Yves Rothman and borrows its title from Mary Oliver’s 1986 poem “Dogfish.” Technically, “T&A” is the second music Blondshell has launched from the album, following final yr’s “What’s Fair.” She additionally teamed up with Bully for the monitor “Docket,” in 2024, however that collaboration doesn’t seem on the brand new album.
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If You Requested for a Image:
01 Thumbtack
02 T&A
03 Arms
04 What’s Honest
05 Two Occasions
06 Occasion of a Hearth
07 23’s a Child
08 Change
09 Toy
10 He Needs Me
11 Man
12 Mannequin Rockets