The song includes some of the duo's trademarks: analog detritus, eccentric synthscapes, the overwhelming sense that this wasn't recorded in a studio but foraged somewhere in the Scottish Highlands.
Boards of Canada Release First New Song in 13 Years
'Tape 05' certainly boasts Boards of Canada's unique, evocative style; with an ambient crawl featuring strings and a thick atmosphere of sound, it's a nerve-touching turn from the duo.