Overview

• Stereolab’s first studio album in 15 years, Instant Holograms on Metal Film, releases on May 23, marking their return after a 2009 split.
• The album retains the band’s signature retro-futurist aesthetic, combining motorik krautrock grooves, vintage synthesizers, and Marxist-influenced lyrics.
• Tracks like 'Colour Television,' 'Electrified Teenybop!' and 'Immortal Hands' explore diverse styles, from orchestral pop to pastoral folk.
• Critics highlight the album’s accessible melodies and emotional resonance, alongside its intellectual and politically charged themes.
• Stereolab’s enduring influence is reflected in its relevance today, with contemporary artists like Tyler, the Creator and Pharrell Williams citing them as inspirations.