Stereolab have returned with “Melodie Is a Wound,” which is a profoundly French way of spelling “melody.” Despite turning our beautiful American word into a Francophied travesty, the single, from the band’s forthcoming Instant Holograms on Metal Film, is great. The playful cut twinkles and skips with guitar melodies and the always-enchanting Laetitia Sadier cooking up some whimsical vocal runs.
“Melodie Is a Wound” arrives alongside a Stereolab-themed crossword puzzle, interestingly enough, which was compiled by The Guardian’s crossword editor Alan Connor. Find that below, along with a visualizer for the new single. Instant Holograms on Metal Film will arrive on May 23—pre-order it here.
