Californian desert rock veterans Avon (feat. former Kyuss/QOTSA members) released new studio album »Black On Sunshine«; out now via Go Down Records!

Southern California heavy/desert rock band Avon (feat. former Kyuss drummer Alfredo Hernández) presents their third full-length album, »Black On Sunshine«, which was released on April 17th, 2026 via Go Down Records.

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

Courtesy of All Noir PR:

Desert rock veterans Avon are back, and they’re bringing a piece of history with them. The band has dropped the video for their new single, »Super Furry Antidote«, ahead of their eagerly awaited third studio album, »Black On Sunshine«, which hits shelves on April 17, 2026 via Go Down Records.

“This song echoes James’ early days in California, when »Black On Sunshine« was indeed a band, and this track was one of its standards. It was first recorded in the UK with Portishead’s Geoff Barrow on drums at his studio in 2003. Until now, the song never saw a release, however the track stands the test of time and has found a new home with Avon,” the band says.

Avon’s lineup reads like a desert rock dream team. On drums, Alfredo Hernández – renowned for his work with Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Yawning Man – provides his signature groove and desert-born power. Frontman James Childs brings decades of experience from British rock outfit Airbus, collaborations with Geoff Barrow and “Philthy Animal” Taylor, and even an Emmy-nominated theme for Disney’s »Kick Buttowski«. Anchoring the low end, bassist Charles Pasarell channels the deep Palm Springs desert vibe that shapes Avon’s unmistakable sound.

Following the success of »Mad Marco« (2016) and »Dave’s Dungeon« (2018), »Black On Sunshine« continues the band’s tradition of tight, dynamic songwriting that merges melodic depth with unrestrained energy. Rooted in the Californian desert yet fearlessly exploring new sonic terrain, the album blends psychedelic rock textures, driving grooves, and pure desert-born energy.

To celebrate the release, Avon have toured Europe this spring with a string of live shows across the UK, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.

»Black On Sunshine« is now available via Go Down Records.

Order your copy here:
godownrecords.com/avon | godownrecords.bandcamp.com

All songs written by Avon except »Strangest Love« written by James Childs and Nick Davidge. 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.

Line-up:
Alfredo Hernández – Drums
James Childs – Vocals & Guitar
June Kato – Bass

Additional musician:
Nick Davidge – Guitar and Backing Vocals on »Black On Sunshine«; Guitar and Vocals on »Strangest Love«

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well