Boards of Canada Release Inferno, First New Album in 13 Years

Boards of Canada released their new album Inferno through Warp Records. The album follows lead singles “Introit” and “Prophecy At 1420 MHz,” each supported by an official video directed by Robert Beatty. The release comes after a months-long cryptic campaign featuring VHS tapes sent to fans and the Hexagon Sun symbol appearing on posters in cities worldwide. The duo resurfaced on April 16 with “Tape 05,” their first new music in over a decade, though it does not appear on Inferno. Inferno is their fifth studio album and first in 13 years, featuring 18 tracks. It is available on limited red translucent 2LP vinyl with a triple gatefold sleeve and 16-page booklet, plus standard vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Worldwide “Inferno Sessions” listening events were held across seven cities, with additional store listening parties later.

"Boards of Canada have released their long-awaited new album, Inferno, out now via Warp Records. The release follows lead singles “Introit” and “Prophecy At 1420 MHz,” which were accompanied by an official video directed by Robert Beatty. Stream the full album below."

"The album arrives after a months-long cryptic rollout from brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin, which included mysterious VHS tapes sent to fans and their Hexagon Sun symbol appearing on posters in cities across the world. The duo formally resurfaced on April 16th with “Tape 05,” their first new music in over a decade, though the track does not appear on Inferno."

"The release marks the Scottish duo's fifth studio album and their first in 13 years, following 2013's Tomorrow's Harvest. The 18-track record is available on special edition limited red translucent 2LP vinyl in a triple gatefold sleeve with a 16-page booklet, as well as standard black 2LP vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Pre-order physical copies here."

"To mark the release, Boards of Canada staged a series of worldwide “Inferno Sessions” premiered on May 22nd, with listening events taking place across seven cities: Tokyo, Berlin, Barcelona, London, Glasgow, New York, and Los Angeles. Local record stores also hosted listening parties globally on May 28th."

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