White Denim steps forward with ’13’, a vibrant and deeply personal album due out April 24, 2026 via Bella Union. Built around ideas of community, family, and creative freedom, the record reflects James Petralli’s lived experience with clarity and intent. “I’ve always wanted to make work that’s a reflection of my life experience,” he says. The album engages themes of power, generational cycles, shame, violence, and survival while holding firmly to connection as its core value.
Musically, ’13’ moves with restless confidence. Rock, funk, soul, dub-inflected calypso, blues, and sunshine pop blend into a groove-heavy statement that feels immediate and alive. The opening track and lead single, “(God Created) Lock And Key,” sets the tone with sharp funk-blues energy and visceral impact. The record lands as a bold, gripping listen that commands attention from start to finish.
Tracklist:
- (God Created) Lock And Key
- Chew Nails
- Only A Fool
- Time Time
- Crossfyre
- Keep Calling Me (Baby)
- Earth To
- That’s Rap
- Hired Hand #2
- Ruby
- Matchbook Baby
- Quiet Moment
- Drive Trucks