Floating Points Ignites Imagination With Album Announcement and Mesmeric Lead Single, "Key103"

Floating Points is delivering on some unfinished business with the release of his new album, Cascade.

The announcement of his upcoming album follows in the footsteps of 2019's Crush, a record that was set to dominate dancefloors before the pandemic forced a global halt to live performances. Picking up where he left off, Floating Points is set to continue the saga this fall and is leading the cycle with the project's lead single, "Key103," a full-blown sonic odyssey.

A song in three acts, "Key103" begins with metallic, shimmering synths that dance like light on water. Just when we're lulled into an episode of euphoria, the song plunges into a blend of churning basslines, distorted tones and arpeggiated synths, creating a whirlpool of rhythm and sound.

Accompanying "Key103" is a breathtaking "Alive Painting" video from Tokyo-based artist Akiko Nakayama. Her visuals play into the track's dynamism and aptly capture the flow of its music, blending colors and movements that mirror its shifting tones.

Akiko Nakayama

Out now via Ninja Tune, "Key103" is the first to appear from Cascade, which seeks to fuse Floating Points' club roots with his penchant for expansive, experimental music. Fans can expect the project to drop on September 13th.

In the meantime, fans can pre-save Cascade here and watch the official "Key103" music video below.

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