One year on from the release of their latest studio album, Death Grips have returned with a 30-minute mix of new material as part of Warp Records’ 30th anniversary celebrations.
For most of the last decade, the music world has kept one eye on California’s musical mirth-makers, Death Grips.
Having stunned with the release of their 2012 debut record, The Money Store, the group’s unconventional compositions, antics, and mesmerising live shows have left fans completely unsure of what to expect next.
With their most recent album – Year Of The Snitch – being released on June 22nd of 2018, the last year has seen fans wondering when we might hear some new tunes from the group. Now, with the 30th anniversary celebrations of Warp Records underway, Death Grips have returned with a dizzying mix of new material.
Check out Gmail And The Restraining Orders by Death Grips:
Titled Gmail And The Restraining Orders, the 30-minute track is in fact something of an unsettling soundscape consisting of unheard material, and actually dates back to 2015, when the band would play this prior to their live performances.
While this is the first time the piece has been officially released, fans have undoubtedly been left somewhat disappointed at the fact that this is not the first sign of a new record – though knowing Death Grips, we shouldn’t rule anything out.
At the current time, Warp Records are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a three-day takeover on England’s NTS Radio.
Consisting of “exclusive mixes, live sessions, videos, unreleased material, new compositions and experimental free-form radio,” the celebrations have seen “appearances” from the likes of Aphex Twin, Danny Brown, Brian Eno, Flying Lotus, !!!, and more.
However, the most exciting of these appearances is that of Boards Of Canada, who are using the opportunity to make their first “public outing” since the release of Tomorrow’s Harvest back in 2013.
Could this be the first sign of a new record from the reclusive Scottish brothers? Only time will tell, but fans are undoubtedly eager to see what the future holds.
Check out Warp Records’ 30th anniversary NTS Radio takeover here.
Check out ‘Reach For The Dead’ by Boards Of Canada:
