Riki announces new album 'Gold,' releases new single "Marigold"
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Los Angeles synthpop act Riki will release their sophomore album Gold this fall.
Announced today, Gold will be released on November 26 via Dais Records. This will be the follow-up to Riki’s 202 self-titled debut album, which landed on our Top Albums of 2020 list. The first single from the record titled “Marigold” can be heard below. The song features vocals from Gold’s co-producer Joshua Eustis (Telefon Tel Aviv).
Pre-orders for Gold can be made here. “Marigold” is available on digital services right now. Riki will be performing with Cold Cave in NYC’s Webster Hall as well as making appearances at Cold Waves Fest and Absolution Fest. Riki’s forthcoming shows can be seen below.
Riki tour dates
September
25th in NY - Webster Hall (w/Cold Cave)
26th in Chicago - Metro (Cold Waves Fest w/Stabbing Westward, Korine)
30th in LA - Mayan Theater (w/Front 242, Consolidated)
October
8th in Tampa - Crowbar (Absolution Fest w/Bootblacks, The Kentucky Vampires)
Gold tracklisting
1) Lo
2) Marigold
3) Oil and Metal
4) It's No Secret
5) Sonar
6) Last Summer
7) Viktor
8) Porque Te Vas
9) Florence and Selena
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