Orbital Confirm Split, Paul Hartnoll Unveils 8:58 Project
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
Written by Huw Baines
Orbital have confirmed their split.
The duo, brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, formed in 1989 and released their first self-titled album two years later, following the DIY 'Chime'. They split for the first time back in 2004 before reforming several years later and releasing ‘Wonky’ in 2012.
Paul Hartnoll will follow up recent soundtrack work with a new project, 8:58, with a new album slated for release in February 2015, while Phil intends to continue his DJ career. In a statement, Paul said:
“It was particularly nice to get such a lovely reception when we got back together a few years ago. We made the Wonky album specifically to play live and these shows over the past few years have been a real high point in many ways. The shows and the audiences have been amazing.
“But nothing lasts forever and it's time to stop. Since finishing the soundtrack with Flood & PJ Harvey for the BBC One television show Peaky Blinders, I’ve now got my own new project, ‘8:58’ which I'm really excited about. It's a continuation of my work from the past 25 years but with a new vitality taking me on to something fresh, mixed with the best of what I've put into Orbital. Expect some live shows soon where I will be playing a mixture of my new music alongside my Orbital favorites.”
The live shows get underway in Oxford on February 18, with further dates planned in Norwich, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and London, at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
08:58 Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:
Wed February 18 2015 - OXFORD O2 Academy
Thu February 19 2015 - NORWICH UEA
Fri February 20 2015 - GLASGOW O2 ABC
Sat February 21 2015 - MANCHESTER Ritz
Tue February 24 2015 - BRISTOL O2 Acdemy Bristol
Wed February 25 2015 - LONDON O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
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