Hot Chip Announce New Album “A Long Way From Kansas” and 2027 European Tour

British electronic band Hot Chip have announced their ninth studio album, A Long Way From Kansas, set for release on January 8, 2027, via Domino Recording Co.

The announcement arrives alongside the album's first single, “Random Violence,” and details of a UK and European tour scheduled for February and March 2027.

A New Album Shaped by Uncertain Times

Following 2022's Freakout/Release, the new record was made at Relax and Enjoy, the East London studio of band members Joe Goddard and Al Doyle.

The album takes its title from The Wizard of Oz, using the idea of home and belonging as a contrast to the instability of the outside world.

Across 11 tracks, Hot Chip explore darker textures and distortion while retaining the blend of electronic music, pop and dancefloor rhythms that has defined their sound.

The record also features guest appearances from Beth Ditto on “Me In Your Head” and Eddie Chacon on “The Garden.”

“Random Violence” Pays Tribute to JD Twitch

The lead single, “Random Violence,” is dedicated to Keith McIvor, better known as JD Twitch, the late DJ and co-founder of Glasgow's influential Optimo club night.

The song reflects Hot Chip's longstanding connection to Glasgow's electronic music scene and McIvor's influence on the band.

Its accompanying video, directed by Jack Cole, features the British dance group Boss Morris, combining performance and theatrical imagery.

European Tour Confirmed for 2027

Hot Chip will return to the stage in February and March 2027, with concerts announced in Berlin, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin and several UK cities.

The French date is scheduled for March 2, 2027, at Le Bataclan in Paris, followed by shows in Dublin, Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and London.

A Long Way From Kansas will be released on January 8, 2027, through Domino Recording Co.