NEW YORK – Kelela’s “point blank” has arrived, the third single from her forthcoming album new avatar, accompanied by a major world tour announcement.
Kelela’s “point blank,” released June 1, 2026, serves as the third single from her upcoming album, new avatar, due July 10, 2026, via Warp Records. Kelela co-produced the track with Oscar Scheller, with Kelela also mixing and Joe LaPorta mastering the recording. This follows earlier singles “idea 1” and “linknb.”
The single’s release coincides with the announcement of Kelela’s “new avatar live” world tour, her first multinational run in years, with presales beginning June 3. The album new avatar explores themes of confronting harsh truths and finding solace, blending R&B with elements of grunge, shoegaze, and electronic sounds.
Emotional Labor and Radical Self-Reclamation in a Fractured World
Kelela’s “point blank” examines the emotional toll in imbalanced relationships, particularly the expectation for women to manage partners’ immaturity. The track, a third single from new avatar, confronts disillusionment from unreciprocated effort. Kelela articulates a pervasive dynamic where increased emotional investment leads to greater entitlement, as explored in a full analysis of the track “point blank” by Kelela. It moves from vulnerability to a firm resolve for self-preservation.
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