The Crayon Set have announced that their next album, Downer Disco, will be released September 24.

In a departure from their folk-rock sound, the Dublin-based band have transitioned to a groovier sound for their upcoming album. The record was created with producer Stephen Shannon in 2019, but its release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We're really pleased with the songs and the sound on the album and we can't wait to release it," said vocalist Robert Baker. "The album has a happy-sad dynamic going on - we're always trying to write and record the perfect pop song but lyrically the songs couldn't help but reflect the increasingly stressed-out, messed-up world we breathe in every day."

"So that's where the album title came from - the idea of sad bangers, melody with melancholy, downer disco," he added. "In terms of the disco thing, it is a bit tongue-in-cheek but we did incorporate more electronic elements and we wanted to get people dancing more."

Ahead of the release of the album, the Crayon Set will also share a remix of their single 'Summer Song' by Gui Boratto, a Brazilian electronic music producer.

The band is set to headline their first show in over two years in celebration of the album's release. They will perform at The Grand Social in Dublin on October 7. Tickets are available on ticketmaster.ie.

Pre-order a limited edition vinyl of The Crayon Set's Downer Disco on QRates or the band website.