The Kills have released their first newly recorded music in nearly seven years. The duo are back with a pair of singles, “New York” and “LA Hex.” The former conjures classic Kills with Jamie Hince’s guitar riff and Allison Mosshart’s distinctive vocals. Alongside the new tracks are a pair of music videos both directed by Andrew Theodore Balasia (Prada, Jeffrey Deitch Gallery). “New York” finds the duo ringside and bloodied while “LA Hex” sees them amongst LA characters fit for a Harmony Korine casting call. A celebrated painter in her own right, Mosshart crafted the artwork for both singles herself, reminiscent of an ongoing series of painted-over playing cards she does.

Alongside the new tracks are a pair of music videos both directed by Andrew Theodore Balasia (Prada, Jeffrey Deitch Gallery). “New York” finds the duo ringside and bloodied while “LA Hex” sees them amongst LA characters fit for a Harmony Korine casting call. A celebrated painter in her own right, Mosshart crafted the artwork for both singles herself, reminiscent of an ongoing series of painted-over playing cards she does.

To celebrate the singles, the band has announced release events in NYC and LA featuring exclusive merch pop-ups at both. This Thursday, July 27, the band will DJ in one of the many spaces that make up iconic rock/fashion photographer and metaverse pioneer Steven Sebring’s expansive Lower East Side studio. On Thursday, August 3, the band will take over the legendary Viper Room. Fans can enter for a chance to attend a private party featuring a Kills DJ set after the merch pop-up closes that evening. “New York” / “LA Hex” will be available as a limited edition two track 7”. Autographed, limited edition and exclusive merch will be available at the New York and LA pop-up events.

Order “LA Hex” and “New York” by The Kills HERE