Lux, Rosalía’s new album, is a breathtaking odyssey into music’s further reaches

Lux, Rosalía’s New Album: A Breathtaking Odyssey into Music’s Further Reaches

The Spanish star looks forward instead of back, delivering music that is thrilling, perplexing, and hauntingly captivating. In a year often marked by nostalgia and retro revivals, Rosalía’s Lux stands out as a bold and unconventional record.

While 2025 seemed dominated by a regression into past musical glories—Oasis capitalizing on nostalgia, Radiohead offering a lackluster return, and countless Beatles documentaries—the pull of rock’n’roll’s history felt like a heavy, generational drag. Against this backdrop, Lux emerges as a refreshing, fearless creation.

The Catalan artist appears on the album cover dressed as a nun, symbolizing a new path and unwavering direction.

Rosalía’s previous three albums explored flamenco, electronica, and reggaeton, earning her immense fame, especially in Spanish-speaking regions. However, this new release upends all prior expectations with an adventurous dive into experimental music. The album even features a collaboration with Björk, who metaphorically passes the creative baton on the eccentric single “Berghain.”

The record is described as "a breathtaking odyssey into the further reaches of experimental music," marking Rosalía as Björk’s artistic heir.

Author’s summary: Rosalía’s Lux defies nostalgic trends by pioneering experimental sounds, boldly reshaping her artistic identity and the future of contemporary music.

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The Irish Times The Irish Times — 2025-11-07

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