ANOHNI

Hopelessness

WHAT WE KNOW: Hopelessness was co-produced by glitch-king Oneohtrix Point Never and Hudson Mohawke, master of the glittering drop. It’s the first record by the former Antony as ANOHNI, which she says will be her performing name going forth. In an interview with a fan site, she called it "a dance / experimental electronic record with quite a dark thematic undertow," and it is "as different as could be" from her previous work.

WHEN IT’S OUT: In the spring. The record will make its live debut in July.

WHY WE’RE PSYCHED: The album’s apocalyptic first single, "4 Degrees," is a wailing death knell for a planet ravaged by climate change, described by ANOHNI as "a brutal attempt to hold myself accountable." OPN and HudMo don’t seem like natural bedfellows, but they’re two of the best producers at creating immersive sonic environments. With a title like that, you probably won’t feel good after listening, but here’s the thing: Feeling good is overrated.