LP – Limited Edition Sky Blue Vinyl

The Bats, New Zealands indie rock stalwarts, return with their much-anticipated 11th studio album, Corner Coming Up, set for release on October 17th, 2025 via Flying Nun Records.

Formed in Christchurch in 1982, Robert Scott, Kaye Woodward, Paul Kean, and Malcolm Grant have spent over four decades quietly crafting some of Aotearoas most beloved guitar pop. Their sound – melodic, melancholic, and unassuming – has earned them a devoted global following and a permanent place in the pantheon of indie rock royalty.

Corner Coming Up finds The Bats in classic form: warm, jangling guitars, subtly intertwined vocals, and melodies that feel instantly familiar yet entirely fresh. Recorded at Chicks Studio in Port Chalmers by Flying Nun veteran Tex Houston, the album captures the bands enduring spirit and gentle evolution, reflecting on time, place, and the emotional landscapes in between.

With this latest release, The Bats reaffirm what fans have always knowntheir music is timeless. Whether youre a longtime devotee or discovering them for the first time, Corner Coming Up is a welcome reminder of the quiet power of melody, memory, and staying true to your sound.

Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. The Gown
2. Lucky Day
3. A Line To The Stars
4. Corner Coming Up
5. A Song For The End
6. A Crutch A Post

SIDE B
7. Natures Time
8. Smallest Fall
9. Tidal
10. Eyes Down
11. Loline