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Tortoise Returns with New Album "Touch" in 2025

9/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Tortoise, a Chicago-based post-rock band, will release their album "Touch" on October 24, 2025, their first in nine years since "The Catastrophist" in 2016.
The album includes 10 tracks, featuring the lead single "Layered Presence" and "Oganesson."
Recorded in Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago, it reflects the band's geographic diversity.
"Touch" blends Krautrock, techno, and jazz, highlighting their varied sound.
Tortoise will tour North America and Europe from late 2025 into 2026.

History

Historical Context

Tortoise's 1994 self-titled album played a pivotal role in shaping the post-rock genre, following their acclaimed 1996 release, "Millions Now Living Will Never Die." The band's innovative blend of styles, influenced by jazz and Krautrock, has inspired artists like Explosions in the Sky. Their upcoming album "Touch" signifies their ongoing evolution, potentially impacting the post-rock landscape further.

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Story summary

Tortoise, a Chicago-based post-rock band, will release their album "Touch" on October 24, 2025, their first in nine years since "The Catastrophist" in 2016.
The album includes 10 tracks, featuring the lead single "Layered Presence" and "Oganesson."
Recorded in Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago, it reflects the band's geographic diversity.
"Touch" blends Krautrock, techno, and jazz, highlighting their varied sound.
Tortoise will tour North America and Europe from late 2025 into 2026.

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