Bonobo releases new album 'Distance in Static' via Ninja Tune with Arooj Aftab, Joy Crookes, Nilüfer Yanya + UK/EU tour dates 2027. Bonobo releases new album ‘Distance in Static’ via Ninja Tune

Bonobo releases eighth studio album Distance in Static
The record features collaborations with Arooj Aftab, Joy Crookes, Nilüfer Yanya and others, with vocals in multiple languages.
Headline written by Le Raver across 3 outlets. Each outlet’s own headline is on its report below.
- The album marks 25 years of recording for Simon Green under the Bonobo name.Reported by Electronic Groove
- Collaborators include Ichiko Aoba, Kanako Yamamoto, Nicole Miglis and Aanya Martin, with sessions recorded across Los Angeles, Tokyo, London and Neil Young's Broken Arrow Ranch.Reported by Electronic Groove
- The record incorporates traditional Iranian samples and guzheng recordings alongside electronic production.Reported by DJ Mag and Electronic Groove
- Bonobo has announced North American tour dates for late 2026 and UK and European dates in early 2027, including a headline performance at London's Alexandra Palace.Reported by Electronic Groove
Coverage breakdown
How this story was covered
3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 14 Sept, 07:23. We Rave You published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 12h 37m. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 3 carried original reporting. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 14 Sept, 07:23We Rave YouFirstBonobo releases new album ‘Distance in Static’ via Ninja Tune
- 14 Sept, 20:00Electronic Groove+12h 37mBonobo marks 25-year milestone with new album ‘Distance In Static’
- Filed 12 sept, 09:23 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagBonobo - Distance in Static
Sources, in order of reporting
3 outletsMusic Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 11 September 2026 | Ben Cardew Bonobo Distance in Static Ninja Tune Lighter touch needed
The LP arrives via independent release following sessions across Los Angeles, Tokyo, and London. Photo Credit: Shun Komiyama Simon Green has released his eighth studio album, ‘Distance in Static,’ marking 25 years of recording as Bonobo. The full-length record is available now ac…