Listen: Bruce Springsteen releases new single 'Hello Sunshine'

The Boss will release his first studio album in five years later this year

(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 11, 2016, US musician Bruce Springsteen performs with The E Street Band at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris. The Boss is back in town: Bruce Springsteen said on April 25, 2019 he will release his first new album in five years this June, promising a return to his signature ruminations on the American condition. Springsteen's 19th studio album "Western Stars," set for release June 14, drew inspiration from southern California pop classics of the 1960s and 70s, the legendary artist from New Jersey said. / AFP / BERTRAND GUAY

Bruce Springsteen's success partly down to his backing group, The E Street Band. AFP 

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Apr 26, 2019
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Bruce Springsteen has announced his first studio album in five years, describing it as “a jewel of a record”.

Western Stars, which recalls the southern California pop records of the late 60s and early 70s, will be released on June 14. "This record is a return to my solo recordings featuring character driven songs and sweeping, cinematic orchestral arrangements," says the 69-year-old.

This cover image released by Columbia Records shows "Western Stars," the next album by Bruce Springsteen to release on June 14. (Columbia Records via AP)
This cover image of 'Western Stars'

Western Stars was produced by Ron Aniello and features guest appearances by David Sancious, Charlie Giordano and Soozie Tyrell.

The first single from the album, Hello Sunshine, was released today and you can listen to it here.

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