Chris Liebing today shares a brand new track following its premiere on Chris Hawkins’
BBC 6Music show.
“Circles” is one of two tracks on the album to feature the singer and producer
Tom Adams. Listen
here.
The video for “Circles,” featuring Tom Adams, will premiere
today at
4pm Eastern. Tune in
here.
The new track is the latest to be taken from Liebing’s forthcoming album for Mute,
Another Day, out
November 19. Double vinyl and CD editions feature a silver finish and 16-page booklet. Pre-order
here.
Liebing explains,
“Daniel Miller had the idea for Tom Adams and me to collaborate on something for the album. I met with Tom just before the pandemic started and played him rough cuts of some instrumental versions for the album. Immediately without much thinking, we agreed upon two tracks. The following day, Tom called me up and asked if I could come by his studio, as he had already written vocals. I was blown away. Take a close listen to the lyrics, as Tom has captured the nightlife cycle of finding yourself in ‘Circles’: Become the dreamerA star ascendingWith open eyesWith open eyes Until I feel tiredThe cycle begins againI’m caught in this tideAnd sometimes I’m risingAnd sometimes I’m falling As with the whole album and all of the vocalists involved, I am very humbled and happy to work with talents such as Tom. It's an incredible experience in itself.” Two tracks already released from the album,
"Whispers and Wires (feat. Ladan)" and
"Something Half Way," have both been given the Liebing club mix treatment, the perfect primer for his forthcoming dates which include appearances in the UK, US and Europe. Full details below.
MORE ABOUT ANOTHER DAYAfter three decades working dancefloors with pummeling techno, Chris Liebing has a formidable reputation as a DJ and is certainly comfortable with being in the spotlight. But for his solo work he has chosen a different avenue. For the new album, Liebing removed himself from suggesting themes and lyrics to the artists he worked with.
“I thought: let's not burden all these vocalists with my thoughts,” he says.
“I wanted to get as much of my own ego out of this process as possible and leave a lot of room for interpretation.” Another Day sees Liebing once again collaborating with an eclectic mix of artists, including several who were involved with
Burn Slow.
Miles Cooper Seaton, in one of his last performances following his sad and untimely passing earlier this year, and
Polly Scattergood lend vocals to a track each, while
Ralf Hildenbeutel returns to produce.
Ladan,
Tom Adams, and
Maria Uzor (Sink Ya Teeth) are new collaborators for Liebing.
Despite Liebing very much directing and driving the shape, tone, and essence of the album, he ultimately views it as one rooted in collaboration. One noted contributor to the album is Mute’s own
Daniel Miller.
“Daniel's input was just incredible,” Liebing says.
“He brought his modular setup in our studio and he added this extra flavor.” This added element, combined with Hildenbeutel’s silky production skills, the eclectic presence of the guest vocalists, and Liebing’s intuitive ear for compositions, results in something truly unique.
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