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Florence + The Machine Announces Gothic Album for 2025

8/20/2025

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Summary

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Florence + The Machine's album, *Everybody Scream*, is set for release on October 31, 2025.
The album features 12 tracks, with deluxe editions offering four extra "chamber versions."
Teasers reveal a gothic theme, including videos of Florence Welch and hints of witchcraft.
Welch collaborated with Mark Bowen from IDLES and contributed to Taylor Swift's album.

History

Historical Context

Fleetwood Mac's *Rumours*, released in 1977, became a landmark album, selling over 40 million copies and influencing countless artists. Florence Welch's upcoming album, *Everybody Scream*, set for Halloween 2025, draws inspiration from this legacy, incorporating gothic themes and collaborations. This trend reflects a growing embrace of darker narratives in music, continuing the evolution of thematic storytelling.

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Story summary

Florence + The Machine's album, *Everybody Scream*, is set for release on October 31, 2025.
The album features 12 tracks, with deluxe editions offering four extra "chamber versions."
Teasers reveal a gothic theme, including videos of Florence Welch and hints of witchcraft.
Welch collaborated with Mark Bowen from IDLES and contributed to Taylor Swift's album.

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