Avon Set April 17 Release for Black on Sunshine; Teaser Trailer Posted
The album title Black on Sunshine derives from the band that Avon founder James Childs (guitar, vocals, production) and bassist June Kato were in together after Childs emigrated from the UK around the turn of the century, but if you’re thinking that means Avon are about to trip-out for their third full-length, due April 17 through longstanding Italian imprint Go Down Records, they’re not that kind of band. Childs is a songwriter at heart, and while the opening title-track has its elements of Revolver-type psych, structure is very much a part of that, and the desert tones and melodies of “Awkwardness” and “Spacebar,” which follow, remind that the heart of Avon‘s purpose is still in non-aggro desert heavy.
Hooks abound. Some might remind of earliest Queens of the Stone Age, which feels like less of a fluke with the esteemed Alfredo Hernández drumming, and some might remind of Fatso Jetson‘s twists or classic punk rock born out of garage. Thinking the latter in “Super Furry Antidotes,” where “Strangest Love” is more straight-up ’70s heavy.
No full songs streaming yet, but a teaser is up now and you’ll find it at the bottom of this post, should you like to dig in. The below came off the PR wire:
AVON Announce New Album “Black On Sunshine” with Official Album Trailer!
Preorder link: https://www.godownrecords.com/avon
Desert rock veterans AVON are set to release their highly anticipated third studio album “Black On Sunshine” on April 17 via Go Down Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled an official album trailer.
AVON unites an impressive pedigree of desert rock history. On drums, the mighty Alfredo Hernández – known for his work with Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, and Yawning Man – brings his unmistakable groove and desert-born power to the record. Frontman James Childs previously found success with British rock outfit Airbus and collaborated with Geoff Barrow as well as “Philthy Animal” Taylor. His songwriting even earned him an Emmy nomination for the theme to Disney’s worldwide hit cartoon “Kick Buttowski”. On bass, Charles Pasarell – deeply rooted in the Palm Springs desert scene – completes the sonic backbone that defines AVON’s sound.
Following the success of “Mad Marco” (2016) and “Dave’s Dungeon” (2018), “Black On Sunshine” showcases AVON’s tight, dynamic songwriting and their ability to merge melodic depth with unrestrained energy. Rooted in the spirit of the Californian desert yet pushing beyond genre boundaries, the album blends psychedelic rock textures, driving grooves, and an unmistakable desert-born energy
Tracklist:
01. Black On Sunshine
02. Awkwardness
03. Spacebar
04. Never In A Million Years
05. Bandits
06. Ninteen Bruises
07. Super Furry Antidote
08. Doorway
09. Strangest Love
10. Oblivion
To celebrate the release, AVON will tour Europe this spring with a string of live shows across the UK, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy:
April 24th – UK – Kicker, Portishead
April 25th – UK – Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham
April 26th – UK – Old Ham Tree, Holt
April 28th – BE – tba, Brussels
April 29th – DE – Friday, Heidenheim
April 30th – CH – Horst Klub, Kreuzlingen
May 1st – IT – Velvet Corazon, Cervia, Ravenna
May 2nd – IT – HPS Fest, Bologna
May 3rd – IT – Damage Inc, Verona
May 4th – IT – Altroquando, Zero Branco, Treviso
May 5th – IT – Legend Club, Milano
May 6th – CH – Burning Sound Lab, La Chaux-de-Fonds
May 7th – DE – Rockjungfer, Arnstadt
May 8th – DE – Molle Hildberghausen
May 9th – BE – Cafe de Stam Paal
“Black On Sunshine” will be available via Go Down Records on all major digital platforms and physical formats April 17. Pre-orders are now open at THIS LOCATION: https://www.godownrecords.com/avon
CREDITS
Produced, recorded, and mixed by James Childs at Stujo, Los Angeles, in March 2025, except ‘Bandits’ and ‘Doorway’ recorded at Squarespace Studios in the UK, in August 2022.
All songs written by Avon except ‘Strangest Love’ written by James Childs and Nick Davidge.
ADDITIONAL MUSICIAN
Nick Davidge guitar and backing vocals on ‘Black On Sunshine’; guitar and vocals on ‘Strangest Love.’
AVON:
Alfredo Hernández | drums
James Childs | vocals & guitar
June Kato | bass
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