Björk reveals 'Utopia' release date and album artwork

Björk has revealed her ninth studio album ‘Utopia’ will be released 24th November. The album is co-produced by Arca.

Accompanying the release date was the album’s official artwork. “Thank you for telepathically getting me,” praises Björk of the creative team led by Jesse Kanda. Kanda and Björk were assisted by James Merry and “Berlin based original ethereal drag slag” Hungry.

Björk previousy referred to the new full-length effort as her “Tinder album”. Lead single ‘The Gate’ was made available in mid-September.

The album update arrives after a somber October for Björk. The Icelandic artist sharing details about the sexual harassment and intimidation she experienced while on the set of DANCER IN THE DARK.

Read her full album update below. 

 

i am so overwhelmingly humble while announcing my album utopia is coming out end of nov . i can´t wait for you to hear it . this is the cover made by the warm extraordinary talented @truekanda and was assisted by me , @james.t.merry and @isshehungry . thank you for telepathically getting me !! over the moon and jupiter gratitudes to magical @arca1000000 for making the music of this album with me : what a profound and nourishing trip this has been !!! thousandfold appreciation and headbowing . hope you like it , warmth , björk

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