In 2009, long-running electronic indie pioneers Stereolab broke up the amicable way, announcing that they would be going on "hiatus/sabbatical/pause/intermission/breather." The announcement went on to explain that the band would be releasing a collection of songs recorded alongside their 2008 full-length Chemical Chords, and that collection now has a proper name and release date.
Originally called Chemical Chords 2, the new collection of Stereolab jams has been re-dubbed Not Music, and will see the light of day through Drag City on November 16, according to Pitchfork. The release is being touted as a new Stereolab album, and will be available on CD or double vinyl, so expect a comprehensive collection of songs.
As if that wasn't enough, Drag City will also release the debut album from the band's Laetitia Sadier. That album doesn't have a title yet, but it's due out on September 21. Six of Sadier's songs, presumably from that album, can be heard on her MySpace page.
Originally called Chemical Chords 2, the new collection of Stereolab jams has been re-dubbed Not Music, and will see the light of day through Drag City on November 16, according to Pitchfork. The release is being touted as a new Stereolab album, and will be available on CD or double vinyl, so expect a comprehensive collection of songs.
As if that wasn't enough, Drag City will also release the debut album from the band's Laetitia Sadier. That album doesn't have a title yet, but it's due out on September 21. Six of Sadier's songs, presumably from that album, can be heard on her MySpace page.