Bonobo – Distance In Static – Compact Disc, CD, Ninja Tune, 2026
“I want to reinforce this idea that you can be more than one thing,” Green explains. That duality, between live artist and DJ, introspective composer and club-focused selector, sits at the heart of ‘Distance in Static’. The album is full of depth, detail and emotion; both beautiful and banging; quintessentially Bonobo while pushing beyond his traditional boundaries.
Much of the record was created at Neil Young’s legendary Broken Arrow Ranch studio in California, an immersive and creatively transformative environment. The enchanting “Fire on the Water,” featuring Arooj Aftab, grew almost accidentally from a rough acoustic guitar loop Green recorded while testing the studio. Tracks like “Drift” and “Me and You” showcase the album’s club-focused side and have become fan favorites in his recent DJ sets.
The album and accompanying tour also feel monumental: a celebration of Bonobo’s 25 years and perhaps his last traditional album, complete with major guest features and an expansive multi-year live-band world tour.
