Baby Strange announce new album ‘World Below’

BABY STRANGE have announced a new album!

Titled World Below, the upcoming album from the Glasgow-based alternative rock band is the follow-up to 2021’s Land of Nothing, and is scheduled to be released in June this year, via Icons Creating Evil Art.

Speaking about the upcoming album, vocalist/guitarist Johnny Madden says, “since the release of our debut album we’ve had a lot of ups and downs as a band. The highs were unbelievable and the lows were some of the darkest we’ve ever encountered. There was actually a time where we never thought we’d release another album.

When the pandemic hit, we took a step back and looked at where we were at. As with every band, it was difficult not having the release of live music, we were all struggling with our mental health on personal levels and we started to feel defeated. But, being from Glasgow, we never shy away from a fight, so we got up and started writing again. We booked a few weeks in a writing house out in the middle of nowhere and spent time working on rhythms and new sounds that were fitting to where we’re at in 2022.

The result is World Below, a record that’s bursting with energy & emotion. We are so proud of it. It’s exactly what we set out to create, an exciting, honest album that feels brave and bold all at the same time. The new era is here and we can’t wait for people to come along for the ride with us.”

Alongside the announcement of the new album, BABY STRANGE have released a new song from the upcoming album; Only Feel It When I’m With You. The new song features a guest appearance from Hayley Mary of THE JEZEBELS.

Speaking about collaborating on the track, Hayley says, “I met the BABY STRANGE lads at the Priory in Glasgow. Loved their vibe and we hit it off straight away. There’s a great little rock scene bubbling in that city that I’ve missed while I’ve not been able to get there, so I’m incredibly stoked to be part of this track and stay connected with them in a musical way. It’s a killer and I look forward to coming and playing it live with them sometime in the near future.”

Madden adds, “this is one of the most exciting singles we’ve ever released as a band. Writing it took us completely out of our comfort zone and pushed us into a new territory as writers and players. We’ve never had a featured vocalist on a track before, but knew right away that it had to be Hayley. The song just lends itself perfectly to her vocal style. We’ve known Hayley for a long time so being able to work together on this was so exciting.”

Listen to Only Feel It When I’m With You here: 

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming album below:

Track List: 

1. World Below
2. Beating In Time
3. Under The Surface
4. Only Feel It When I’m With You (ft. Hayley Mary)
5. Poor Old Me
6. When It Calls
7. Higher
8. 0141
9. I Feel So Cold But It’s Warm Outside
10. Midnight

World Below is set for release on June 17th via Icons Creating Evil Art. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here. Like what you heard? The band will be touring the UK in May this year, check out the tour dates here!