British singer Alison Goldfrapp, known for leading the electronic duo Goldfrapp, has revealed plans for her first solo album, titled The Love Invention. Industry outlets anticipate a May 12 release date, with NME confirming the schedule. The news marks a new chapter for the artist as she explores a solo voice beyond the collaborations that have defined her career.
The solo era begins with the release of a new track, So Hard So Hot. The accompanying video premiered on Goldfrapp’s official YouTube channel, and the description confirms it as the first visual installment in a cycle tied to the album, described as visual additions meant to accompany the music and themes of The Love Invention.
Earlier in January, Goldfrapp also introduced Digging Deeper, a track that features the German house project Claptone. This collaboration points to the album’s exploratory nature, blending Goldfrapp’s signature artistry with dance music sensibilities and club culture influences.
Goldfrapp’s most recent body of work prior to the solo project was the 2017 album Silver Eye. In 2022, Alison Goldfrapp contributed as a guest vocalist on Röyksopp’s track Impossible, continuing her collaborative footprint while expanding her sonic palette beyond the duo format.
Meanwhile, a separate statement from The Chemical Brothers referenced a new song and its accompanying video, No Reason, signaling ongoing activity and cross-pollination within the electronic music scene. These developments collectively paint a broader picture of a label of adventurous collaborations and evolving musical explorations in the artist’s career.