B-52s

The B-52’s are wrapping up work on their next album, fifteen years after their last album of new material.

Singer Fred Schneider said the 11 new tracks will maintain the B-52’s danceable, party vibe but will showcase some new directions for a band.

“There’s more electronica on it,” he said. “It’s up-tempo and a bit sexed-up. It’s sexier than ever.”

The quirky dance-pop group, best known for 70’s and 80’s party classics like Rock Lobster and Love Shack, returned to their hometown of Athens, Ga. to finish recording the as-yet unnamed record. Read more…