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

Rage Against The Machine announce 'Live At Finsbury Park' film

After a Facebook campaign saw Rage Against The Machine's 'Killing In The Name' take the Christmas number 1 spot over X Factor's Joe McElderry back in... 9 years 4 months ago

Foals tease new album 'What Went Down' with 11-minute sampler

Now down to just a few weeks before Foals release their latest studio album, the band have now shared an 11-minute sampler of all the new tracks on... 9 years 4 months ago

Real Lies announce debut album 'Real Life'

Following on from a flurry of singles throughout the year so far, London trio Real Lies have now shared the details of their upcoming debut studio... 9 years 4 months ago

Deerhunter announce new album ‘Fading Frontier’

US indie outfit Deerhunter have returned to deliver news on the follow-up to their impressive 2013 album ‘Monomania’. The new full-length 'Fading... 9 years 4 months ago

Battles unveil new single 'The Yabba'

After announcing their third studio album last month, Battles have now finally shared the first official track from their upcoming release. The... 9 years 4 months ago

Disclosure share Kwabs collaboration 'Willing & Able'

With their upcoming studio album set to become one of the hottest releases of the year, Disclosure have now shared the latest cut from their... 9 years 4 months ago

FKA Twigs releases new EP ‘M3LL155X’

After announcing a new EP would be arriving last month, FKA Twigs has pulled a surprise release and made her new material available from today.... 9 years 4 months ago

Hurts unveil new track 'Lights'

Taking a step away from their usual gloomy pretence, Hurts have now shared a rather upbeat number from their forthcoming studio album. The funky... 9 years 4 months ago

Wavves share more new material, 'Heavy Metal Detox'

Having just unveiled the track 'Flamezesz' from their forthcoming album earlier this month, Wavves have now shared yet another cut from their... 9 years 4 months ago