Boards of Canada have announced a new album titled Inferno, their first full-length in 13 years, slated for release on Warp Records with 18 tracks around late May 2026. The rollout has included teaser materials such as poster campaigns and a short trailer, building anticipation ahead of the May 29 release date.
Here’s a concise snapshot of the latest on Inferno:
- Release details: 18-track album due May 29, 2026 on Warp Records; special edition vinyl with a 16-page booklet announced.
- Announcement and teasers: Official announcement accompanied by a 42-second trailer and a hexagon motif; prior weeks included VHS-style teasers and archival material campaigns around major cities.
- Coverage and context: Multiple outlets are reporting the news as the return of the duo after a long hiatus since Tomorrow’s Harvest (2013).
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles, track-by-track expectations, or help organize a quick timeline of the teaser sequence and anticipated singles once they’re released.
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»Inferno« retains its characteristic melodies and atmospheres, drawing on the esoteric influences of »Societas X Tape« (the BoC 2019 NTS mix for Warp Records’ 30th anniversary) as well as the dark atmosphere of »Tomorrow’s Harvest«, which is further intensified by the increased use of spoken-word recordings.
www.anost.netBoards Of Canada announce their long-awaited new record.
www.skiddle.comThe Scottish duo's fifth studio album is set to drop on on May 29 via Warp and will feature 18 tracks The post Boards Of Canada announce ‘Inferno’ – their first album in 13 years appeared first on NME.
www.wtyefm.comBuy Inferno by Boards of Canada on Bleep.
bleep.comIt’s happening: Boards Of Canada finally have a new album coming out. Today the Scottish IDM legends announced that Inferno, their follow-up to 2013’s Tomorrow’s Harvest, will arrive in just over a month. As of now, there’s no full single out yet, but you can hear a snippet of what’s to come in a 42-second trailer…
stereogum.comThe long-awaited Inferno marks Boards of Canada's return with 18 fresh tracks dropping May 29, 2026. If you’ve been waiting for that signature Boards of Canada vibe to hit your ears again, your patience is about to pay off big time. After a 13-year silence on the album front, the iconic Scottish electronic duo is finally back with Inferno, their fifth studio album set to drop on May 29 via Warp Records. Trust me,
www.architeg-prints.comBoards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin.
nialler9.comTheir first full-length in 13 years arrives on May 29th.
theneedledrop.comDate published: 22nd Apr 2026 After weeks of teasing, Boards Of Canada have finally announced their new album *Inferno*. The long-awaited fifth album from the electronic duo, it comes 13 years after their last release. The new album will be released via Warp on Friday 29th May, with 18 new tracks for fans to get stuck into. There will also be a special edition vinyl released alongside a 16-page booklet which you can pre-order here. There aren't any new tracks to hear yet, but the album release...
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