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Kelsey Lu Announces New Album and Upcoming Performances

3/19/2026

Summary

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Kelsey Lu will release her new album, *So Help Me God*, on June 12, 2023, through Dirty Hit, marking her first album since 2019's *Blood*.
The lead single, "Running to Pain," features a video directed by Savanah Leaf and stars Garance Marillier.
The album includes co-production from Jack Antonoff and Yves Rothman, with contributions from Kim Gordon, Sampha, and Kamasi Washington.
Lu describes the album as a culmination of seven years of transformation, focusing on themes of devotion, desire, and rebirth.
She will perform at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in New York and Los Angeles next month.

History

Historical Context

The 1990s marked a pivotal shift in music, with the rise of alternative rock fueled by bands like Nirvana and Sonic Youth. In 1991, Nirvana's *Nevermind* propelled grunge into the mainstream, while independent labels like Matador Records thrived, selling over 100,000 copies of key releases. This era laid the groundwork for today's genre-blending landscape, influencing artists like Kelsey Lu and collaborations with icons such as Jack Antonoff.

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Story summary

Kelsey Lu will release her new album, *So Help Me God*, on June 12, 2023, through Dirty Hit, marking her first album since 2019's *Blood*.
The lead single, "Running to Pain," features a video directed by Savanah Leaf and stars Garance Marillier.
The album includes co-production from Jack Antonoff and Yves Rothman, with contributions from Kim Gordon, Sampha, and Kamasi Washington.
Lu describes the album as a culmination of seven years of transformation, focusing on themes of devotion, desire, and rebirth.
She will perform at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in New York and Los Angeles next month.

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