OZRIC TENTACLES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘LOTUS UNFOLDING’

24th August 2023 0 By Jon Deaux

Ozric Tentacles return with their new excursion into the worlds of the magical and brilliant with another aural treat in the form of ‘Lotus Unfolding’ out October 20^th via Kscope.

Lotus Unfolding is the new release from UK based instrumental intergalactic travellers Ozric Tentacles. Six new tunes have been added to the Ozric universe, conceived, written and recorded in their own ‘Blue Bubble’ studio in Fife.

The album was recorded, written and produced during 2022 – 2023 by Ed Wynne with a little sonic help from Silas. Mastered by Adam Goodlet and illustrated with some nicely detailed ethereal artwork by Steve McKeown and Sally Clark.

Lotus Unfolding is another sonically illustrated excursion through the musical realms the band have explored in their latest chapter. Album opener ‘Storm In A Teacup’ kicks the album off in spectacular style traversing the realms of time and space with flair and virtuosic poise. It’s followed by the groove driven ‘Deep Blue Shade’, whose melodies are vividly brought to life by trademark Ed Wynne exquisite guitar playing. This is swiftly accompanied by the serene title track – as close to a musical yoga session at the centre of the hippocampus you’ll ever experience.

Ozric Tentacles’ aural synapses buzz throughout the album to channel the band’s limitless creativity, making Lotus Unfolding the perfect conduit of the spiritual and the physical. It’s an essential addition to the band’s catalogue.

Ed Wynne comments:

The concept is, as usually wide & open to interpretation but basically is a sonically illustrated excursion through some of the musical realms we found ourselves in this time around. Designed to elevate and delight the senses, should that be required, because if the day feels like an unfolding lotus, it’s probably going to be a good one!

Lotus Unfolding lineup consists of Ed Wynne (Guitars, Synth and Bass) and Silas Wynne (Modular Synth and Keyboards) . Alongside Ed and Silas is Brandi Wynne (bass), Saskia Maxwell (Flute), Tim Wallander (Drums) and Paul Hankin (Percussion).

Lotus Unfolding tracklist:

Storm In A Teacup
Deep Blue Shade
Lotus Unfolding
Crumplepenny
Green Carnation
Burundi Spaceport

Lotus Unfolding will be available on CD Digipak, Limited Marble LP with limited die-cut sleeve, Blue LP also with limited die-cut sleeve, Black LP and available digitally.

Preorder HERE https://ozrictentacles.lnk.to/Lotus_Unfolding

Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band will be heading out on tour for a co-headline run with fellow label mates Gong in November 2023 and picking up for the second run in 2024. The dates are as follows:

UK TOUR W/ GONG – NOVEMBER 2023

17^th November – Oxford, O2 Academy2

18^th November – London, O2 Forum with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

19^th November – Manchester, O2 Ritz

20^th November – Sheffield, O2 Academy2

21^st November – Colchester, Arts Centre

23^rd November – Northampton, Roadmenders

24^th November – Bristol, O2 Academy

25^th November – Gloucester, Guildhall

26^th November – Birmingham, O2 Academy2

28^th November – Brighton, Chalk

29^th November – Norwich, Epic Studios

30^th November – Bournemouth, O2 Academy

1^st December – From, Cheese & Grain

2^nd December – Liverpool, O2 Academy

UK TOUR W/ GONG– MARCH 2024

7^th March – Exeter, The Phoenix

8^th March – Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

9^th March – Lyme Regis, Marine Theatre

10^th March – Cardiff, The Globe

11^th March – Swansea, Patti Pavilion

13^th March – Southampton, The 1865

14^th March – Margate, Dreamland

15^th March – Hull, The Welly

16^th March – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms

17^th March – Stockton-on-Tees, Georgian Theatre

18^th March – Lincoln, Engine Shed

20^th March – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club

21^st March – Newcastle, University

22^nd March – Glasgow, St. Luke’s

23^rd March – Edinburgh, Summerhall

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983, going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture.