Orbital announce new album and Irish shows

Orbital have announced their new album Other, which will be released on March 19, 2027. They also revealed an upcoming European and UK tour, this includes several Irish dates.

Other will be the electronic duo's eleventh studio album. The group released the record's first single 'Mother, Maiden & Crone' today. The track takes inspiration from folklore and witchcraft, and features vocals from English actress Maxine Peak (I Swear).

Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll are also embarking on a UK and Europe tour to promote the new album.

Beginning on April 8 2027, the band's first stop is Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre. They will also play shows in Dolans, Limerick on April 9, and Limelight 1, Belfast on April 10.

UK dates include Liverpool, Glasgow, Manchester, Cardiff, and London. The band will round out the tour with shows in Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, and Copenhagen.

The album will be Orbital's first release featuring new material since their 2023 album Optical Delusion. The record will explore themes of otherness, and the feeling of being unable to fit within society's margins. Other moves through a range of genres such as folk, drum & bass, and punk.

 

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Originally from Kent, the brothers released their debut album Orbital (also known as The Green Album) in 1991. The band's set at Glastonbury 1994 is regarded as one of the best gigs of all time.

It was shown on Channel 4 as part of the broadcaster's coverage of the festival. The concert was seen as the introduction of rave music into mainstream culture.

Tickets for the Irish shows go on sale on Friday, October 23 at 10am here.