Felix Walworth returns as Told Slant with "What's Up," a full-length album arriving September 4. The project marks Walworth's third LP under the Brooklyn-based moniker and continues the project's exploration of lo-fi sensibilities and introspective songwriting.
Told Slant has built a reputation within indie and experimental circles for bedroom pop that resists polish and commercial sheen. Walworth's previous releases established the project as part of a broader wave of DIY artists who emerged from New York's underground music scene, prioritizing authenticity and emotional directness over production values.
"What's Up" carries the subtitle "New York record," suggesting Walworth's continued engagement with place-based songwriting and the city's influence on his artistic vision. The album reflects Told Slant's consistent approach to composition and arrangement, favoring intimate instrumentation and vocal delivery that places words at the center of the listening experience.
The release arrives through what appears to be Told Slant's established label infrastructure, maintaining the project's independence within a music ecosystem increasingly fragmented between major label infrastructure and autonomous artist operations. For listeners familiar with Walworth's previous work, "What's Up" promises continuity with the melodic sensibility and emotional vulnerability that characterize Told Slant's discography.
The September 4 arrival date positions the album within the fall release cycle, traditionally a significant window for indie and alternative artists competing for attention. As streaming platforms dominate consumption patterns, full-length albums like "What's Up" function as statements of artistic intent and comprehensive artistic statements rather than merely commercial products.