Four Tet, also known as Kieran Hebden, has released a brand-new single titled ‘Loved.’ The track serves as the opening piece from his forthcoming album, marking his 12th studio release and the first full-length project in three years. The song, premiered by Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC Radio 6 Music on January 10, exhibits Four Tet’s signature style, featuring a slowed-down funky dream beat reminiscent of his earlier works.
The announcement came through Hebden’s Instagram story last week where he shared details about the track’s status in the album’s production process, “Loved is the first track on the new album which is coming soon. Just finishing the artwork and making the vinyl and CDs.” He followed the story up with an Instagram post showcasing the album artwork where he stated, “Loved is out now. It’s the opening track from the new album which is coming soon. Artwork by Jason Evans.”
The imminent release of this new album adds yet another compelling chapter to Four Tet’s illustrious discography, standing alongside his 2020 full-length offerings, ‘Parallel’ and ‘Sixteen Oceans,’ and the compelling ‘871,’ released under the pseudonym 00110100 01010100.
Since the release of ‘Parallel’ in 2020, Hebden has continued to intrigue audiences with a series of releases under various aliases, including the cryptic ⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ, as well as using pseudonyms KH and 00110100 01010100. Four Tet’s artistic diversity stands as a testament to his ability to explore different sonic realms while maintaining an impressive output.
While specific details about the upcoming album, such as the title and release date, are currently undisclosed, it is confirmed to be released under Four Tet’s own label, Text Records and that ‘Loved’ will serve as the opening track.
In addition to his solo endeavours, Four Tet made headlines last year for his collaboration with Skrillex and Fred again.., forming an impromptu dance music supergroup. They delivered memorable performances, including a surprise headline set at Coachella Festival and a sell-out show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The trio also released the catchy single ‘Baby again..,’ sampling Lil Baby’s ‘Baby’ in March of last year.
In addition to his other musical contributions, Four Tet also joined forces with guitarist William Tyler for the two-song EP ‘Darkness Darkness / No Services,’ under his real name, Kieran Hebden.
As anticipation builds for forthcoming releases, Four Tet has unveiled a series of tour dates for 2024 including stops in Paris, Mexico City, Dublin, and a headline slot at Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Fans can now stream and download ‘Loved’ on various platforms as they await further updates on Four Tet’s upcoming album. Stay tuned for more information on the project as it unfolds.
