Arcade Fire has released their seventh album, 'Pink Elephant,' on May 9, 2025, blending poignant themes of perseverance with positivity. The album's lead single, 'Year Of The Snake,' features a euphoric groove, drawing listeners in with its hypnotic rhythm.
The ten-track album explores themes of renewal, with the title 'Year of the Snake' referencing the Lunar Year and its symbolism of positive transformation. 'Pink Elephant' delves into suppressed thoughts and feelings. Régine Chassagne makes her bass-playing debut on the album, while Win Butler takes on drumming duties for the first time.
The album was produced by Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, and Daniel Lanois and recorded at their Good News Recording Studio in New Orleans. Tracks such as 'Alien Nation,' 'I Love Her Shadow,' and 'Open Your Heart or Die Trying' showcase the album's range, culminating in the energetic 'Stuck In My Head' and the indie folk track 'Ride Or Die'. Arcade Fire is scheduled to perform at Royal Albert Hall in London on May 14, 2025.