B-52's Ready First New Album In 15 Years

In continuing with the '07 reunion parade, Uncut has news on The B-52's, their nostalgic love for Atlanta, & their new album, which should be out this summer, along with a world tour. Do I hear Siren Festival? I'm kidding, I'm kidding! Come on, it'd spice things up a bit.

B-52s vocalist Fred Schneider has confirmed to an Atlanta newspaper, that the group are halfway through making their seventh studio album. The group have been working on the album for several months, and alluded to it when they pulled out of playing London's Wireless festival last June, because of "studio commitments." The new material will be "a mixture of rock songs and dance songs". Although the band members now live in New York, they have returned to their origins to make the new record.

The singer told The Atlanta Journal, "This is where we started, so it just feels right to be making this record here. We've loved recording at Nickel And Dime Studios, too. There are no distractions there. Once you're in Avondale, you're in Avondale. I love the Salvation Army there. I've found some great records there."

MP3: The B-52's - Rock Lobster (via Lobster Jam)