Bonobo Announces New Album 'Distance in Static' With Features From Arooj Aftab, Nilüfer Yanya, and Others
Electronic producer Bonobo (Simon Green) has announced a new album titled 'Distance in Static,' set for release September 11 via Ninja Tune, featuring collaborations with vocalists including Arooj Aftab, Nilüfer Yanya, Joy Crookes, and Ichiko Aoba. The album follows his 2022 release 'Fragments' and includes the lead single 'Me and You,' which has been featured in his recent club performances. Green will support the album with a North American tour beginning in November, marking a new live show format for the artist.
Electronic music producer Bonobo has unveiled 'Distance in Static,' his forthcoming album arriving September 11 through Ninja Tune Records. The 14-track project features vocal contributions from a diverse roster of artists including Pakistani-British singer Arooj Aftab, British artist Nilüfer Yanya, Joy Crookes, Japanese musician Ichiko Aoba, and others. The album's lead single, 'Me and You,' has already become a fixture in Bonobo's recent DJ sets. In discussing the album's title, Green explained his conceptual approach: 'I think the front end of what I've done has now become something that's referential to younger people. I liked the idea of listening for a distant signal—trying to find something in the noise.' Since releasing 'Fragments' in 2022, Bonobo has collaborated with Kamasi Washington and Floating Points on a soundtrack for the anime series 'Lazarus.' The artist will embark on a North American tour beginning in November, with dates scheduled across major cities from Austin to Montreal.
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