White Denim Turns ‘Light On’ With Lead Single From 12th Studio Album ‘12’

White Denim announced a new album, 12, due out on December 6 via Bella Union. The project led by James Petralli also shared the lead single and opening track, “Light On.”

White Denim’s 12th studio album, the aptly named 12, follows James Petralli’s 2023 collaborative album with Raze Regal. While Petralli has always masterminded White Denim, 12 marked the first time he took full creative control.

“This is the first White Denim record where I’ve engineered and been the main producer,” he stated. “I’ve touched every sound that’s on there.”

12 grew out of a transitional period for Petralli. While still living in Austin, where he founded White Denim, the musician and his partner Elaine cared for her father who sadly passed away in spring of 2021. James and family then moved to Los Angeles where he continued to balance the role of being a father with that of a musician.

The lead single off 12, “Light On,” reflects that balance.

“‘Light On’ is the first song I wrote for this new collection,” James said. “It mostly took its shape while I played my son’s guitar, both of us crammed onto his twin mattress with my partner reading for all of us from my daughter’s bed on the other side of the room. It is as influenced by Shel Silverstein as Elvin Jones. Over the years I spent creating this work, this particular song served as an encouragement and a consistent reminder to focus on the positive and to continue creating with little regard for potential outcomes.”

Watch the official music video for “Light On” below:

White Denim will perform at Austin’s Sagebrush Festival on September 26 before heading across the pond for a UK Tour in December. Scroll down for itinerary and ticket info.

12 Tracklist:

1. Light On
2. Econolining
3. Flash Bare Ass
4. Cat City #2
5. Look Good
6. Second Dimension
7. I Still Exist
8. Your Future As God
9. Swinging Door
10. We Can Move Along
11. Hand Out Giving
12. Precious Child