Matt Matasci May 15th, 2017 - 11:32 PM
Just after dropped a killer remix of the Twin Peaks theme song, Flying Lotus returns with a new track “Night Grows Pale.” Just like the remix, the Los Angeles producer released the song on Soundcloud and coyly tweeted about it with little fanfare. The song is worth plenty of fanfare though, blending soulful horns and a chilled-out beat. The song also samples legendary glam-rock band Queen, pulling elements from their 1974 cut “White Queen (As It Began)” – which explains the Freddie Mercury-inspired artwork on the Soundcloud player.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) May 16, 2017
It’s been a few years since the DJ released a new album, which was 2014’s You’re Dead! However, Flying Lotus has been extremely busy, starting up his film career and running Brainfeeder. He will play Fortress Festival this summer in addition to several other festival appearances.
05/18-05/21 – Durham, NC – Moogfest
05/20 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall
06/02 – Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound Festival 2017
06/03 – London, UK – Field Day 2017
06/03-06/05 – Dublin, Ireland – Forbidden Fruit 2017
06/04-06/05 – Kvarndrup, Denmark – Heartland Festival 2017
06/08 – NOS Primavera Sound 2017 – Porto, Portugal
06/09-06/11 – Nimes, France – This Is Not a Love Song 2017
06/10-06/11 – Manchester, UK – Parklife Festival 2017
06/21-06/25 – Calgary, AB – Sled Island 2017
06/22 – Vienna, Austria – Vienna Arena
06/24 – Chicago, IL – Oakwood Beach
06/24-06/25 – Chicago, IL – Mamby On The Beach
07/21-07/23 – Los Angeles, CA – FYF Festival 2017
Photo Credit: Richard Saethang
