The Orielles announce fourth studio album, Only You Left

Talking about new single, "Three Halves", the band said: "Citing ideas that we took interest in during the early stages of writing the new record, ‘Three Halves’ flips between its absurd contrasts as the name suggests. Built upon a soundscape of droning organs, guitar, and cello it floats between noise and emptiness, precision, and catharsis, welcoming each half leads into the next."

Recorded between Hamburg and the car-free Greek Island of Hydra, and produced by long-time collaborator, Joel Anthony Patchett, the album builds on the experimentation of Tableau (2022).

The album artwork (above) features a specially commissioned triptych built by Louie Morris, continuing the themes within "Three Halves". "Building the album artwork as a physical object, a sculptural form to photograph, made on hinged wooden board and constructed to look like a modernised replica of the 14th century originals, we hope that our triptych will continue to wear and decay, and as we keep it, highlight imperfections and passing of time," the band explains.

The Orielles have announced a string of headline shows in the new year, including some gigs as part of Independent Venue Week, with dates in Coventry, Norwich, Cambridge, Bournemouth, Hebden Bridge, and more.

Tracklist:

1. Three Halves
2. Shadow of You Appears
3. Tears Are
4. Embers
5. Tiny Beads Reflecting Light
6. The Woodland Has Returned
7. All in Metal
8. You are Eating a Part of Yourself
9. Whenever (I May Not Feel So Close)
10. Wasp
11. To Undo the World Itself