Jon Hopkins unveils second preview from new album 'RITUAL' + further listening events
Jon Hopkins unveils second preview from new album – stream “RITUAL (palace)” here
Sold out listening events at London’s ICA this weekend
RITUAL to be released August 30th
On August 30th, Jon Hopkins will release his new album RITUAL. A 41-minute ceremonial epic that unfolds over eight chapters, it is by turns devotional, empowering and nurturing.
Having previously shared “RITUAL (evocation)”, which took listeners direct to the heart of the album’s fiery, sub-heavy crescendo, Hopkins today shares a second single – “RITUAL (palace)” - a window into the glowing melodic core of the album.
Starting with an inhaled breath, “RITUAL (palace)” shimmers with possibility. A glittering elevation where reverberating notes and nurturing pads are joined by a deep, rhythmic pulse and layered vocals, alive with melodic interplay and a gently propulsive grace.
“In 2022, I was commissioned to compose for a project called Dreamachine* - a beautiful immersive experience created by a team of artists, scientists, and philosophers, which was experienced by tens of thousands of people throughout 2022 and beyond as it continues to tour. RITUAL (palace) is an evolution of the music I composed for that project. I am so grateful to all those involved.”