Bilal, a prominent figure from the neo-soul era hailing from Philadelphia, is making a comeback with his new album titled Adjust Brightness. Known for his distinctive voice that exudes endless possibilities, Bilal has not released a solo album since 2015. The new LP promises to be a significant shift for him, drawing inspiration from artists like Aphex Twin, Stereolab, and Jai Paul. The lead single “Sunshine” showcases his signature soulful style blended with a modern electronic beat reminiscent of Chicago footwork.
In a statement, Bilal expressed his intentions for the album, highlighting the importance of preserving humanity in the face of technological advancements and streaming culture. He aims to create music that resonates on a deeper level and fosters warmth and intimacy. The album features the track “Sunshine” along with a diverse lineup of songs listed below.
TRACKLIST:
01 “Ever Changing”
02 “Sunshine”
03 “Lay Around”
04 “Tell Me”
05 “Who We Are Now”
06 “A To Z”
07 “The Story” (Feat. Robert Glasper)
08 “Micro Macro”
09 “Adjust Brightness”
10 “Conditional”
11 “The Other Day”
TOUR DATES:
10/07 – Albany, NY @ The Egg
10/08 – Somerville, MA @ Crystal Ballroom
10/09 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live *
10/10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg ^
10/11 – Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere
10/13 – Atlanta, GA @ City Winery Atlanta #
10/14 – Nashville, TN @ City Winery Nashville @
10/16 – St. Louis, MO @ City Winery St. Louis @
10/17 – Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theater ^
10/19 – Iowa City, IA @ Englert Theatre @
10/20 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Dakota
10/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Lodge Room (Jazz Is Dead)
10/23 – Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music (Jazz Is Dead)
10/24 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios (Jazz Is Dead)
10/25 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern (Jazz Is Dead)
10/26 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
* with Melanie Charles
^ with Madison McFerrin
# with Halima
@ with Aliah Sheffield
The much-anticipated Adjust Brightness album by Bilal is set to release on 9/27.
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