TV On The Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe signs to Sub Pop and shares debut solo single ‘Magnetic’

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TV On The Radio frontman Tunde Adebimpe has signed a new record deal with Sub Pop – listen to his debut solo single ‘Magnetic’ below.The song is set to appear on the singer-songwriter and actor’s first solo album, details of which have not yet been shared.

However, the project is currently slated for a 2025 release.In a statement, Sub Pop co-founder Jonathan Poneman said: “We heartily welcome Tunde Adebimpe to Sub Pop’s roster of artists.His inclusion makes the whole lot better – and a whole lot classier!

We’ve waited 20-plus years for Sub Pop to earn the chance to be Tunde Adebimpe’s label.”The Seattle-based independent label is also home to the likes of Father John Misty, Suki Waterhouse, Beach House and Weyes Blood.Adebimpe co-produced ‘Magnetic’ with Wilder Zoby. “I was thinking about my time in space/ I was thinking about the human race,” Adebimpe sings in the fuzzy, upbeat track. “In the age of tenderness and rage…”Tune in here:Adebimpe’s has previously collaborated with acts such as Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Massive Attack and Run The Jewels, and contributed solo music to Grand Theft Auto V, Sleater Kinney’s ‘Dig Me Out’ covers album and more.TV On The Radio released their fifth and most recent studio album, ‘Seeds’, back in 2014.Next month, they’ll play some reunion shows in New York before taking to the stage in Los Angeles and London in December.