As previously reported<\/a>, the pair spent much of the last year building toward a more autonomous future through their Psychic Hotline label and creative ecosystem, while simultaneously laying the groundwork for Good Moon.<\/p>\nRecorded at the duo\u2019s Betty\u2019s studio in Chapel Hill, \u201cHot Slub\u201d pushes Sylvan Esso\u2019s signature blend of electronic experimentation and pop immediacy into more chaotic territory. Its driven by pounding rhythms, distorted textures and one of Meath\u2019s most acerbic vocal performances to date. Weyes Blood drummer TJ Maiani joins the recording alongside Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak\/Flock of Dimes\/Bon Iver, who contirbutes bass, guitar and vocals.<\/p>\n
The release follows the duo\u2019s decision last year to bring their work fully under the Psychic Hotline umbrella, a move that gave them complete control over how and when they release music. At the time, the pair hinted that new material was already underway, with Meath telling SPIN, \u201cwe\u2019ve been really delving into late \u201990s breakbeat\u00a0music. Lots of Boards of Canada, Beck\u2019s\u00a0Odelay<\/em>\u00a0and Madonna\u2019s\u00a0Ray of Light<\/em>. A huge influence for me is Soul Coughing, who are wizards of sampling. We\u2019re essentially creating those samples for ourselves and sampling ourselves on our own record.\u201d<\/p>\nSylvan Esso is also returning to live duty. Beginning June 15, the band will host a sold-out weeklong residency at Los Angeles\u2019 Sid the Cat Auditorium, where it will workshop new material and rehearse with its largest touring configuration to date. That expanded ensemble will then hit the road for a North American trek stretching across 2026 and into 2027, beginning Oct. 1 in Atlanta.<\/p>\n
Here are Sylvan Esso\u2019s tour dates:<\/h2>\n June 15-16, 18-20: Los Angeles (Sid the Cat Auditorium)