Orbital announce new album 'Monsters Exist' with video by Felix Geen
British electronic duo Orbital, consisting of brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll, have announced their first album in six years, 'Monsters Exist', set for release on September 14. The album follows 2012's 'Wonky' and marks a return after a five-year hiatus in 2004 and a breakup announcement in 2014. The first single, 'Tiny Foldable Cities', is accompanied by a music video directed by artist and 3D graphics specialist Felix Geen. The video uses dizzying aerial shots to depict small foldable cities, featuring 3D renderings and glitches, presenting a living city where streets resemble arteries and technological cables, with harmonious and simultaneous geometries. The video mirrors the fluid, unstoppable flow of the track.
Key facts
- Orbital is a British electronic duo formed by brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll.
- Their new album 'Monsters Exist' will be released on September 14.
- It is their first album since 'Wonky' (2012).
- The duo took a five-year hiatus in 2004 and announced a definitive split in 2014.
- The first single is 'Tiny Foldable Cities'.
- The music video was directed by Felix Geen, an artist and videomaker specializing in 3D graphics.
- The video features dizzying aerial shots and 3D renderings.
- The video depicts small foldable cities with streets resembling arteries and cables.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Hartnoll
- Phil Hartnoll
- Felix Geen
Institutions
- ACP Recordings