
Frank Ocean and Solange collaborator John Carroll Kirby shares new single "By The Sea"
20 February 2020, 12:15
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
John Caroll Kirby, known for collaborating with Frank Ocean, Solange, and more, has shared new single "By The Sea" from his forthcoming album My Garden.
"By The Sea" is the second single to be shared from Kirby's forthcoming LP, after opening track "Blueberry Beads" was released last month.
The new track is inspired by Tamarama Beach, Sydney, where Kirby recorded the song.
The pianist, producer, and composer's My Garden album will be Kirby's first collection of tracks since his 2018 Meditations in Music album.
Kirby's forthcoming album is entirely written, recorded, and produced by Kirby.
Tracklist:
- Blueberry Beads
- By The Sea
- Night Croc
- Arroyo Seco
- Son Of Pucabufeo
- San Nicolas Island
- Humid Mood
- Lay You Down
- Wind
"By The Sea" is out now. John Carroll Kirby's My Garden album arrives via Stones Throw on 24 April, and is available to pre-order now.
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