On November 17th, Morrissey will release ‘Low in High-School‘ (BMG), the iconic musician’s first studio album since 2014 and his debut for BMG. This new partnership with BMG also marks the launch of Morrissey’s new label, Etienne Records. The album will be released digitally and in physical formats: CD, colored vinyl, and limited-edition cassette.
On his 11th studio album, Morrissey’s talent for combining political statements and beautiful melodies is more prevalent than ever as he captures the zeitgeist of an ever-changing world. ‘Low in High-School’ was recorded at La Fabrique Studios in France and Ennio Morricone’s Forum Studios in Rome. The record is produced by Joe Chiccarelli (Frank Zappa, The Strokes, Beck, The White Stripes).
On November 10th, Morrissey will return to LA’s iconic Hollywood Bowl, where fans will have one of the first opportunities to hear music from Low in High-School in concert along with many of his classic songs. More tour dates and information will be announced soon. General on-sale begins Friday, August 25 starting at 10am PST.
Korda Marshall (EVP of BMG) said of the signing: “There are not many artists around today that can compare to Morrissey. He is an extraordinary talent. He is prodigious, literate, witty, elegant and above all, courageous. His lyrics, humour and melodies have influenced many generations. The music on this new landmark record will speak for itself and we are delighted to welcome him to BMG.”
On October 20th, a special five LP box set deluxe version of The Smiths’ ‘The Queen is Dead’ will be released to celebrate what is perhaps the band’s most iconic album.
