Florence and the Machine have announced a new album, Everybody Scream, with a Halloween drop date of October 31. The band confirmed the news on social media, sharing the album cover and a caption that simply says, “Florence and the Machine. Everybody Scream. The new album. This Halloween.” The rollout follows a series of teasers, including a cryptic video last week in which Florence Welch digs a hole in a field with a dagger and then lets out a scream.
Pre-orders for Everybody Scream are live on Florence and the Machine’s website, and the LP is set to feature 12 new songs on the standard edition, though deluxe editions on CD and vinyl will include four additional chamber versions of selected tracks. This will be the group’s sixth studio album and their first since 2022’s Dance Fever.
Fans got a few hints about the project earlier in the year. In July, Welch shared a photo dump from the studio, showing her working alongside Mark Bowen of Idles, and a whiteboard filled with phrases such as “Clarity = Power,” “VOCALS!!!,” and “Swans vs. Adele.” The band has also been releasing new music in the interim, including the 2023 single “Mermaids,” covers like No Doubt’s “Just a Girl” for the Yellowjackets soundtrack, and a rendition of the WWII-era song “White Cliffs of Dover” for Apple TV+ The New Look. Earlier this year, Florence and the Machine teamed with Everything Is Recorded and Sampha for the collaborative track “Never Felt Better.”
While the tracklist has not yet been published, the Halloween release promises a theatrical, immersive entry into a new era for the band. Deluxe editions offering chamber versions hint at a broader sonic palette, suggesting the band may be exploring more intimate, experimental takes on some songs alongside their signature grand, sweeping arrangements.
Key takeaways:
– Release date: October 31 (Halloween)
– Album title: Everybody Scream
– Format: Standard 12-track LP; deluxe CD/vinyl with four chamber versions
– This is Florence and the Machine’s sixth studio album; first since Dance Fever (2022)
– Previous teases include studio posts with Mark Bowen and cryptic teaser videos
– The band has released recent material and covers in the interim, including “Mermaids,” a Yellowjackets cover, and a collaboration with Sampha on “Never Felt Better”
If you’re following Florence and the Machine, keep an eye on social channels for the full tracklist and any accompanying visuals or singles as the Halloween release approaches. The combination of a Halloween drop date and the mention of chamber versions suggests a bold, cinematic new chapter for the band, one that fans can look forward to embracing with the band’s characteristic drama and artistry.