Leftfield, one of the UK’s most revered and innovative dance acts, today release their direct and dancefloor-driven new song “Accumulator,” and announce a run of intimate UK tour dates to celebrate the release of their new album This Is What We Do in December.
“Accumulator” is a combination of skin and circuits, old and new. The track begins its six-minute runtime with a four to the floor house feel, combining skipping hi-hats and a buzzsaw bassline; an instinctive nod towards classic rave sounds. As it progresses, Leftfield combine real congas with new tech, underlining the forward-thinking nature that has always been at the heart of Leftfield. This was the first track written for the album and was tested early on by Leftfield’s Neil Barnes during his DJ sets.
The song is underpinned by a feeling of communal belonging on the dancefloor and is emblematic of the open-hearted nature of This Is What We Do. It is set to be one of the highlights of the group’s live performances in December which will see them perform in London, Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester. Tickets are on sale from 10am on September 23 via AEG.
“Accumulator” follows the release of the comeback single “Pulse,” which has now reached the BBC Radio 6 Music B-List after being in constant rotation from the station since its release. Both songs feature on This Is What We Do is an eclectic long-player that embodies the core optimistic ethos of the iconic dance music act. Exploring themes around love, acceptance, diversity and healing, the album was written before and after two extremely challenging and transformative periods in the life of Leftfield’s Neil Barnes. The global pandemic, and his own personal health crisis, both having a direct impact on the creative process, with his own drive to heal childhood trauma as a backdrop. As a result, the new LP is a rich, vibrant, positive and potent cocktail of incendiary cuts that epitomise Leftfield’s uncompromising approach to dance music. Tapping into the roots of the culture – subversive, radical, progressive and inclusive – This Is What We Do is a positive and powerful record that addresses personal themes which also reflect our current global experience.
About Leftfield
Formed in 1988, Leftfield quickly became one of the most influential and innovative dance music acts of all time. Originally comprised of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, Leftfield’s legendary live-performances paired with seminal albums, 1995s Leftism and 1999s Rhythm & Stealth (both Mercury Music Prize nominees), solidified their position as true pioneers.
The group then went on a hiatus in 2002 before returning in 2010 for live-appearances (now led solely by Barnes).. 2015’s Alternative Light Source was the first Leftfield album in sixteen years. The record garnered acclaim from The Guardian, The Observer, Uncut, Mojo and more, and featured Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods) and Tunde Adebimpe (TV on The Radio), amongst others. In 2017 the band reissued their classic album Leftism, remastering the original 11 tracks of the record and releasing 11 remixes. They then embarked on a special sold-out tour in support of the reissue, playing Leftism in its entirety. Now, in 2022 they return with forthcoming album This Is What We Do. Stay tuned for more news.
Leftfield – December 2022 live dates
7 Dec The Steelyard, LONDON (TICKETS HERE)
8 Dec Marble Factory, BRISTOL (TICKETS HERE)
9 Dec SWG3 Warehouse, GLASGOW (TICKETS HERE)
10 Dec New Century Hall, MANCHESTER (TICKETS HERE)