
23/01/2025
Emergence Collective return with new album, Chapel, out 5th February digitally via Bandcamp - pre-order here: https://emergencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/chapel
The Sheffield collective - made up of a revolving line-up of the north of England’s finest improvisers - create minimalist sound worlds that gradually evolve throughout their performance, described as “beautifully subtle yet hypnotic” by The Guardian.
Chapel, the group’s latest recorded music since 2023’s Fly Tower, was captured at the Samuel Worth Chapel, a beautiful and intimate venue set in the heart of Sheffield General Cemetery. With influences including Steve Reich, Brian Eno, Max Richter and Pharoah Sanders, Chapel sees the group refine and develop their sound, creating ambient textures that blend with the atmosphere of the venue.
Watch the performance video of album opener “SWC-1” here: https://youtu.be/_59U-GUoBGs
Album art and photo by Benji Wilson.