Overview
- Kelela released the single "Point Blank" on Monday, June 1, and the track credits Oscar Scheller as a co-producer while drawing on drum'n'bass and UK garage sonics.
- The song's lyrics focus on misogynoir and the emotional labor expected of women in relationships, with Kelela saying the track outlines men's difficulty with self-regulation.
- She also published a full fall tour itinerary on June 1 that spans North America in September and October and Europe in October and November, with headline stops including Seattle, Brooklyn and London.
- New Avatar is scheduled for release July 10 on Warp and the album's announced collaborators include PinkPantheress, A. K. Paul, and Fousheé.
- The rollout follows Kelela's 2023 album Raven and recent live work, and the new material points to a deliberate blending of electronic, indie guitar textures and R&B that could shape her live set and audience reach this fall.