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Krewella releases 'Peak' album after 4-year break
EDM duo Krewella drops first album in 4 years with themes of digital obsolescence and Chicago roots
In brief
EDM duo Krewella drops first album in 4 years with themes of digital obsolescence and Chicago roots Krewella's new album 'Peak' explores digital obsolescence using recycled tech props from LA e-waste center, released after 4-year break including pandemic work in Pakistan Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Krewella's album 'Peak'
Krewella releases first album in 4 years with themes of digital obsolescence and temporary tech
“Everything you see are props made out of people's old things”
Chicago roots
Sisters grew up in Northbrook, using library music to start EDM project in 2007
“It was an embassy of music for us and an incredible resource for records”
E-waste artwork
Album artwork shows sisters lounging on stacks of old tech from LA e-waste recycling center
“Each single one of them held someone's entire life on them”
Digital obsolescence
Album explores how quickly technology becomes obsolete and the need to be present in change
“We felt it was really important to capture the feeling of how temporary everything is”
Chicago connection
Sisters return to Chicago for Sound-Bar set after Riot Fest, recalling early club scenes
“There was a party every single night when we were there”
Pandemic work
Jahan co-founded Nagar Women's Health House in Northern Pakistan during pandemic
“When we first started, we would hear stories about women dying on the side of the road during childbirth”
Label background
Duo founded Mixed Kids Records in 2017 after leaving Columbia Records
“The label name is a nod to their Pakistani and German Lithuanian background”
Album release
Album 'Peak' released Sept 4, 2026 on Mixed Kids Records after 4-year break
“I had this huge wave of tears come over me because I was so present with the feeling”
Chicago dance scene
Chicago has deep roots in dance music, with Krewella as part of the city's legacy
“Chicago is so deeply embedded in dance music and it always will be”
Sister perspectives
Jahan focuses on healing through dance, Yasmine on digital obsolescence themes
“It's a somatic release for us it's healing for people”
Pandemic break
Sisters took 2-year break from music during pandemic, Jahan worked with women's health in Pakistan
“The thought of making music again felt impossible”
Chicago's dance legacy
Chicago has long history of dance music, with Krewella as part of the city's identity
“People will always need to dance it's a somatic release for us”
Album themes
Album explores digital obsolescence and the need to be present during rapid change
“We hope this album helps people sort through some of the impending changes of our world”
Chicago connection
Sisters return to Chicago for Sound-Bar set after Riot Fest, recalling early club scenes
“There was a party every single night when we were there”
Label background
Duo founded Mixed Kids Records in 2017 after leaving Columbia Records
“The label name is a nod to their Pakistani and German Lithuanian background”
The big picture
Krewella's new album 'Peak' explores digital obsolescence using recycled tech props from LA e-waste center, released after 4-year break including pandemic work in Pakistan
