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

Matt Corby returns with new single 'Desert Land'

Following on from the release of his highly-praised studio album 'Everything's Fine' earlier this year, Matt Corby has now returned to share a brand... 1 year 2 months ago

Car Seat Headrest announce new live album 'Faces From The Masquerade'

After spending the last few years delivering a scattering of much-loved efforts, Car Seat Headrest have now announced their plans for a new live... 1 year 2 months ago

Middle Kids announce new album 'Faith Crisis Pt 1'

Following on from the release of their highly-praised 2021 LP 'Today We're The Greatest', Middle Kids have now announced their plans for a new studio... 1 year 2 months ago

IDLES announce new album 'TANGK'

Following on from the release of their highly-praised 2021 LP 'CRAWLER', IDLES have now announced their plans for a new studio album, arriving early... 1 year 2 months ago

Caroline Polachek unveils new single 'Dang'

Following on from the release of her highly-praised studio album 'Desire, I Want To Turn Into You' earlier this year, Caroline Polachek returns once... 1 year 2 months ago

Canty announces debut EP 'Boyfriend / Girlfriend'

Following on from the release of their highly-praised initial offerings 'Follower' and 'Mercy Street' earlier this year, Canty has now announced... 1 year 2 months ago

Floating Points returns with new single 'Birth4000'

Following on from a string of immersive outings throughout last year, Floating Points has now returned to share a brand new single. The new track... 1 year 2 months ago

Searows delivers new single 'Funny'

With his highly-anticipated new EP set to land next month, Searows has now dropped the next cut to be lifted from his forthcoming collection. The... 1 year 2 months ago

Joel Culpepper shares new single 'Casual Lies'

With his eagerly-awaited new EP just a few weeks away, Joel Culpepper has now returned to deliver the next cut to be lifted from his forthcoming... 1 year 2 months ago