TOURIST
Announces New Album
‘EVERYDAY’
and Shares New Single
‘EMILY’
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“Anthemic” “Rich and complete,” “Blended together with expert craftsmanship”
– PITCHFORK
“…electronic music that’s packed with heart, soul and emotion.”
– i-D
“Optimistic vocals with a playful combination of synth and percussion that oozes with an uplifting gleefulness.”
– PILERATS
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Pioneering UK producer and composer Tourist (William Phillips) today announces Everyday, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed album U (2016), set for release on February 15th. The news is joined by the release of Emily, a deeply rich and shimmering upbeat new single which follows Hearts, Someone Else and the mesmerising Apollo from 2018. Starting with a sparkling vocal sample and picking up into a triumphant swell of synths that bounce along with a bristling house beat, Emily is a prime example of what makes Tourist one of electronic music’s most talked about artists.
Considered an “artist’s artist”, Tourist’s fans include the likes of Flume and Porter Robinson who have expressed their admiration for his past releases. After his self-titled debut EP (2012), Tonight EP (2013) and Patterns EP(2014) featuring guest appearances by the stunningly talented Lianne La Havas and Will Heard, Tourist went on to win the GRAMMY for co-writing Sam Smith’s breakthrough single Stay With Me.
The artwork for Everyday comes from acclaimed British photographer Nigel Shafran who also directed the minimalist yet quietly captivating video for Apollo.
Tourist said of his approach to making music: “I’m interested in exploring human themes through sound. Family, mental health, loss, love. I sit at home by myself most days, writing music. It’s quite an insular life, and it can be claustrophobic but I suppose much of my new music is an attempt to produce work that is outwardly facing. I want my music to connect and to tell a human story through samples, sounds and melody.”
In 2018 Tourist revealed Tourist Essentials – a collection of works dating back to 2012 curated into one creative piece. Building detailed soundscapes and bittersweet dance tracks, William embraces a wide scope of song-making encompassing a diverse artistic approach to music.
Last here for Laneway Festival in 2017, Tourist will be heading back to Australian shores for appearances at Victoria’s Pitch Music & Arts on March 8th-11th and Sydney’s Days Like This Festival on March 9th.
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TOURST AUS FESTIVAL DATES
March 9th | Days Like This, Sydney – Tickets
March 8th-11th | Pitch Music & Arts, Victoria – Tickets
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EVERYDAY Tracklisting:
1. Awake
2. Emily
3. Someone Else
4. Love Theme
5. Pieces
6. Gin Under The Sink
7. Apollo
8. Hearts
9. Violet
10. Affection
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Listen to EMILY
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