Slow Pulp returns with "Melodie," a new album arriving September 18 on ANTI- Records. The indie rock band also released a new song and announced fall tour dates.
The Chicago quartet built a loyal following with their 2021 debut "Slow Pulp" and 2023's "Pageantry," both showcasing their intricate guitar work and emotionally restrained vocals. "Melodie" continues their evolution as songwriters comfortable with space and subtlety. The album marks their second release for ANTI-, the prestigious label home to artists like Perfume Genius, Deerhunter, and Moses Sumney.
Details remain sparse on the new record's sound and tracklist, though the accompanying single offers early indication of where the band has headed creatively. Slow Pulp's live shows have earned them a reputation for meticulous arrangement and genuine connection with audiences. Their fall tour will likely bring these songs to the same markets where they've built grassroots momentum over the past three years.
The release timing places "Melodie" squarely in fall's competitive album season, when indie labels typically stack their schedules with high-priority releases. ANTI- has signaled confidence in this project by clearing space for a full tour cycle. Slow Pulp's incremental approach to building their catalog—two albums in three years—reflects the contemporary indie rock strategy of quality over quantity. The band joins a generation of artists prioritizing artistic control and artistic partnership over streaming metrics. Their September release invites listeners back into the band's distinctive sensory world after an extended break from new material.