Light for the Midnight

by Cold Specks

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1.	How it Feels 03:16	buy track
2.	Venus in Pisces 03:07	buy track
3.	Wandering in the Wild 04:13	buy track
4.	Cold Goodbye 03:48	buy track
5.	Endlessly 03:08	buy track
6.	Lingering Ghosts 03:35	buy track
7.	Cheap Dreaming 03:13	buy track
8.	Lovely Little Bones 03:35	buy track
9.	Curse Away 03:39	buy track
10.	Closer 03:36	buy track

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Cold Specks returns with her fourth album, Light for the Midnight.

Following the acclaim of her first three records (I Predict a Graceful Expulsion [2012], Neuroplasticity [2014], and Fool’s Paradise [2017]), Cold Specks (Al Spx) has solidified her reputation as a singular voice in modern music. From her spellbinding acapella performance on Later… with Jools Holland to collaborations with Moby, Massive Attack, and Michael Gira of Swans, Cold Specks has consistently delivered artistry that resonates.

With Light for the Midnight, she embarks on her most personal journey yet. At its core, the album is a raw and deeply emotional reflection on endurance, survival, and transformation. A collection of fervent ballads and atmospheric pop songs, it channels Spx’s soulful voice into expansive sonic worlds.

The album was conceived during a challenging period in Spx’s life. Work began in 2019 amidst struggles with mental health, experiences that are deeply embedded in the music. Yet, despite its personal origins, Spx emphasises its universality: "I definitely wanted to reflect on the last couple of years because it impacted me so much, but I also wanted the audience to walk away with this album. You know, the songs belong to them once I release them.”

The record was crafted in Toronto and Bristol, with Spx co-producing alongside Adrian Utley of Portishead and Ali Chant (known for working with Perfume Genius, Dry Cleaning, and Aldous Harding). It features string arrangements by Owen Pallett (Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Sampha) and additional contributions from Graham Walsh of Holy Fuck. Spx also worked with a stellar lineup of collaborators, including Chantal Kreviazuk (Drake, Kendrick Lamar), Malcolm Middleton of Arab Strap, Ben Christophers, Ed Harcourt, and Jonathan Quarmby. Light for the Midnight captures Cold Specks at her most vulnerable and powerful, weaving stories of struggle into stunning compositions that resonate deeply. It is an album of hope and transformation.

Available on limited edition vinyl and CD eco pack with lyric booklet.

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released April 9, 2025

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Cold Specks Toronto, Ontario

Ladan Hussein, known on stage as Cold Specks has returned with her most personal work yet. The artist recognized for her twistedly enthralling lyrics and distinctive soulful voice, has dug deep and returned to her roots. In this masterful body of work, Cold Specks intimately explores her identity as a Somali-Canadian woman. She’s unveiled and allowed herself to stretch her palette thematically. ... more

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