Aldous Harding has released her fifth studio album, Train On The Island via Flying Nun in Aotearoa.
The 10-track Train On The Island was co-produced by long-time collaborator John Parish (PJ Harvey, Dry Cleaning) at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales, where the pair recorded the New Zealander’s previous bodies of work, Party (2017), Designer (2019) and Warm Chris (2022). Joining Harding and Parish on Train On The Island were pedal steel player Joe Harvey-Whyte, harpist Mali Llywelyn, synth artist Thomas Poli, drummer Sebastian Rochford (Polar Bear) and Huw Evans (H. Hawkline) on bass, vocals, acoustic/electric guitar and organ.
Earlier this week ahead of new album, Train On The Island, launching on Friday, Aldous Harding released a third and final single . Album closer ‘Coats’ served as the last preview of the New Zealander’s fifth studio record, following early singles ‘Venus In The Zinnea’ and ‘One Stop’.
Aldous Harding – ‘Coats’ (Official Audio)
Aldous Harding – ‘Venus in the Zinnia’ (Official Video)
Aldous Harding – ‘One Stop’ (Official Video)
Train On The Island is available digitally and on CD, red vinyl gatefold, exclusive ‘Flying Nun Black’ vinyl gatefold, and exclusive ‘Holiday Records Copper’ vinyl gatefold [limited to 50 copies]
To celebrate Train On The Island, Harding’s first headline shows since 2023 will kick off during album release week. She announces dates in Australia and her native New Zealand, adding to UK, European and US tour dates is below. For more ticket information head to https://aldousharding.ffm.to/tour
*NEW* 25 November – HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND, BNZ Theatre *NEW*
*NEW* 27 November – CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND, Christchurch Town Hall *NEW*
*NEW* 28 November – AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, Te Paepae Theatre *NEW*
*NEW* 29 November – WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, Michael Fowler Centre *NEW*
Praise for Aldous Harding
“Harding remains a songwriting provocateur, preternaturally disciplined, but able to trip emotional wires you might not even know you had.” – MOJO’s Album of the Month ****
“Aldous Harding’s voice contains multitudes, and you can never predict which character you’re going to get… An essential listen.” – Uncut, 8/10
Aldous Harding
Train On The Island
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Tracklisting
1. I Ate The Most
2. One Stop
3. Train On The Island
4. Worms
5. Venus In The Zinnia
6. If Lady Does It
7. San Francisco
8. What Am I Gonna Do?
9. Riding That Symbol
10. Coats
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