Luke Abbott announces new track “Free Migration” and adds new London dates
Gearing up for the release of his second album Wysing Forest, due on 23 June via Border Community, Luke Abbott has revealed new track ‘Free Migration’. The follow up to the immersive first album cut ‘Amphis’, ‘Free Migration’ forms the subtle peak that marks the mid-point of new record – it’s bubbling synths and quickening pace make for a quietly exhilarating trip.
Stream ‘Free Migration’ here: https://soundcloud.com/border-
‘Free Migration’ accompanies the news that, having sold out his headline St. Pancras show for 26 June, Luke has two very special new London dates set for 11 and 12 November at Cafe Oto and the Vortex Jazz Clubrespectively, with a wide array of supporting artists.
The first Luke Abbott curated show will take place at Cafe Oto on 11 November with support from Ann Arbor, Michigan electronic artist Karen Gwyer, who has been amassing a huge amount of attention and acclaim following her releases on the No Pain In Pop label. Opening the show is Norfolk performer and composer Laura Cannell, a self-taught fiddle and recorder player who performs a range of improvised, ancient and experimental music.
Appearing at the Vortex Jazz Club on 12 November will be saxophonist Jack Wylie of Portico Quartet. As well as his work with the Mercury Prize-nominated group, Jack has been working on a series of additional projects, including a forthcoming EP on Lex Records, plus a collaboration with Luke Abbott this summer. Another guest will be announced for the Vortex show soon.
Luke Abbott Tour Dates
Sat 21 June Totnes South Devon Arts Centre (Tickets)
Mon 23 June Glasgow Mono (Tickets)
Wed 25 June Manchester Kraak Gallery (Tickets)
Thurs 26 June London St. Pancras Church SOLD OUT
Tues 11 Nov London Cafe Oto w/ Karen Gwyer + Laura Cannell (On SaleThursday 12 June)
Wed 12 Nov London Vortex w/ Jack Wylie + guests (On Sale Thursday 12 June)
Stream ‘Amphis’ here.
Listen to Luke’s mix for Clash here.
Praise for Wysing Forest:
“Extant and elemental” 9/10 DJ
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“Wysing Forest is a cohesive, multi-layered collection” 4/5 Mojo
“Impossible to define, yet all the more enthralling for it” London in Stereo
“Electronic sound paintings in the spirit of classic ambient experiments by Aphex Twin, Four Tet or Boards of Canada” Uncut
Praise for Luke Abbott:
“It’s always more fulfilling when something enters your radar through word of mouth. DIY by nature, Abbott is a wizard with noise.”
Hayden Thorpe of Wild Beasts (talking to The Guardian)
“Electronic music that is at turns subtle and soothing, intense and challenging. You can trace its lineage back through Boards Of Canada to Aphex Twin and beyond to Eno. A richly rewarding experience” Mojo ‘Electronic Album of the Month’
“If Border Community were taking over the world very slowly, Luke Abbott would be their newest lieutenant.” Pitchfork
“Modern Driveway then, sees Abbott join an elite club of producers who are equally as rewarding in quiet bedroom contemplation as they are on a starry-eyed night out” NME
“Warm, intimate arpeggio-driven techno from this excellent producer”Time Out
“Holkham Drones should stand side-by-side with the masterpieces that Kieran Hebden and Dan Snaith have put out this year.” 9/10 Drowned in Sound
“The future is pulsing, with likes of Luke Abbott, releasing graceful, submerged, ambientish dance albums that are inspiring shifts on a tectonic level” Sunday Times
“By learning from the masters, Abbott informs his own work, then twists it with stunning results” Mixmag
“Luke Abbott has that rare gift of being able to produce something that sounds incredibly comforting with only the most cold and mechanical of tools” 8/10 The Line of Best Fit