New Album Update: White Stripes, Bjork, Spoon

A bunch of new information has come up on new albums that we've previosuly mentioned here, so here's an update:

The White Stripes - "Icky Thump":
Billboard reported yesterday that the new album will feature bagpipes and trumpets backing up Jack and Meg on songs that range from, "arena rock to blues to a spoken-word prayer to Saint Andrew". The album is due in "mid-June" on Warner Brothers.

Spoon - "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga":
Pitchfork yesterday announced the title of the new album. Previously in the week, they announced the rest of the info about the new album, which includes songs with typo-ridden titles like, "You Got Yr Cherry Bomb" and "Rhthm and Soul". The album is due July 10 on Merge.

Bjork - "Volta":
Earlier this month, Bjork released a little information about her new release, and more information has been trickling out as of late. "Volta" will include contributions from African musicians Konono #1 and Toumani Diabate, as well as a 10 piece Icelandic female brass section, the Chinese pipa and collaborations with Antony Hegarty from Antony and the Johnsons, and Jay-Z producer, Timbaland. Due May 8 on One Little Indian/Atlantic.