The Clearing (Wolf Alice album)
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| Released | 22 August 2025 | |||
| Length | 40:48 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | Greg Kurstin | |||
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The Clearing is the upcoming fourth studio album by the English rock band Wolf Alice. It is scheduled to be released on 22 August 2025 through RCA Records. The album follows the band's 2021 album Blue Weekend and is expected to be their most ambitious album to date.
Background and promotion
Wolf Alice wrote songs for the album in Seven Sisters, London, while recording took place in Los Angeles with American producer Greg Kurstin.[1] The album marks their departure from Dirty Hit, the label under which they released their first three albums, and is set to be released through RCA.[2] The band detailed plans for their new album on 15 May 2025.[3] In a statement, The Clearing was described as "a classic pop/rock album", drawing influence from the 1970s while remaining "rooted firmly in the present.". The announcement compared the project to "something close to if Fleetwood Mac wrote an album today in North London".[4] It was further characterised as "both playful and serious, ironic and straight-talking", representing a deliberate step forward for the band that conveys "the freeing feeling of finding a moment of peace and clarity".[5]
To support the album, Wolf Alice is scheduled to tour North America and Europe in September and October 2025.[6]
Singles
"Bloom Baby Bloom" was released as the lead single on 15 May 2025, accompanied by a music video. The song was noted for its experimental approach, blending atmospheric soundscapes with the band's signature indie rock style. Lead singer Ellie Rowsell described it as a "rock song" inspired by Axl Rose but from a woman's perspective. She said she aimed to use her vocals as a "rock instrument" and felt she had reached a point where she no longer needed to prove herself as a musician.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | "Bloom Baby Bloom" | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 40:48 | |
References
- ^ Jones, Ethan (15 May 2025). "Wolf Alice Announce New Album The Clearing, Share Video for New Song "Bloom Baby Bloom"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Williams, Sophie (15 May 2025). "Wolf Alice announce new album The Clearing and share new single 'Bloom Baby Bloom'". Billboard. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (16 May 2025). "Wolf Alice detail fourth studio album The Clearing". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Ragusa, Paolo (15 May 2025). "Wolf Alice Announce New Album The Clearing, Reveal New Song 'Bloom Baby Bloom': Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Trendell, Andrew (15 May 2025). "Wolf Alice share 'Bloom Baby Bloom' video and details of new album 'The Clearing'". NME. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Grow, Kory (16 May 2025). "Wolf Alice Announce Tour for New Album The Clearing". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda (15 May 2025). "Wolf Alice Share Video for New Song "Bloom Baby Bloom"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 24 May 2025.