TV on The Radio have announced the release of their brand new album, Seeds - the first since the death of bassist Gerard Smith in the same year.
It's their first full album since 2011's Nine Types Of Light. In a statement confirming the release, singer Tunde Adebimpe touched on the difficulties experienced witin the group.
"We've been through a lot of stuff in the past few years that could have stopped the band cold," he said. "But I'm glad we got it together and took stock of the unique connection we have between each other because the record is, 1,000 percent, without a doubt, the best thing we've ever done."
'Seeds' which will act as the group's sixth album was produced by guitarist David Andrew Sitek and recorded at his 'Federal Prism' studio in Los Angeles. The group have also released a 25 second album trailer to coincide with the announcement.
Watch TV On The Radio's 'Seeds' teaser below
The group head out on tour in this USA this September/October with festival appearances at Life Is Beautiful and Treasure Is Island. For more information visit Gigwise Tickets.
Below: Photos of TV On The Radio, Hot Chip and more live in San Diego