Orbital unveil new single 'Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)'

With their eagerly-awaited new album landing in the coming months, Orbital have now dropped the next cut to be lifted from their forthcoming full-length.

The new single 'Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)' sees them team up with The Mediaeval Babes for the release, and follows on from the previously shared lead track 'Dirty Rat' in previewing their new LP 'Optical Delusion', which is out on the 17th February via London Records.

Speaking about the new offering, Orbital's Paul Hartnoll said, "It was a track made in the pandemic and I felt a real pull to use the vocal from Ring O'Roses, the original pandemic song from the Middle Ages. It made me feel a connection with all those who suffered before without the help of our modern technology. The music reflects the modern world while The Mediaeval Baebes vocals take us back to the times it has happened before, an old song becomes relevant again."

Check out the new Luke Losey-directed video for 'Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)' in the player below.

More News

Circa Waves share new single 'Carry You Home'

With their highly-anticipated new album landing early next year, Circa Waves have now dropped the next cut to be lifted from their forthcoming full-... 2 years 3 weeks ago

Anna B Savage announces new album 'in|FLUX'

Following on from the release of her much-loved debut LP 'A Common Turn' last year, Anna B Savage has now announced her plans for a new studio album... 2 years 3 weeks ago

Vistas share new single 'My Head Feels Strange'

With their highly-anticipated new EP landing early next year, Vistas have now dropped the next cut to be lifted from their upcoming collection.... 2 years 3 weeks ago

Metallica announce new album '72 Seasons'

Following on from the release of their much-loved 2016 LP 'Hardwired…To Self-Destruct', Metallica have now announced their plans for a new studio... 2 years 3 weeks ago

Gold Panda unveils Skee Mask remix of 'Plastic Future'

Following on from the release of his highly-praised studio album 'The Work' earlier this year, Gold Panda has now unveiled a new remix of one of the... 2 years 3 weeks ago

Tom Misch shares new Supershy single 'Don't Let Go'

Since launching his Supershy project earlier this year, Tom Misch has proven himself quite the dab hand in the electronic music world, and now... 2 years 3 weeks ago

Kele Okereke announces new album 'The Flames Pt. 2'

After recently returning with his formative outfit Bloc Party to release their new LP 'Alpha Games' earlier this year, Kele Okereke has now announced... 2 years 3 weeks ago

SYML collaborates with Sara Watkins on new single 'Better Part Of Me'

With his eagerly-awaited new album landing early next year, SYML has now unveiled the next cut to be lifted from his forthcoming full-length. The... 2 years 3 weeks ago

Rachel Unthank and Maxïmo Park's Paul Smith announce new project Unthank : Smith

Having already made a huge impact on the North Eastern music scene over the last few decades, Rachel Unthank of The Unthanks and Maxïmo Park's Paul... 2 years 3 weeks ago