[Decoded] Marconi Union are back with their twelfth studio album, The Fear of Never Landing

Pioneers of ambient and electronic music, Marconi Union announce their twelfth studio album, The Fear of Never Landing, set for release on June 6th via Just Music. Following the mesmerizing first single Eight Miles High Alone, the Manchester duo now shares Silence Is Gliding on April 16th, accompanied by the official music video. 

The Fear of Never Landing is a 55-minute sonic journey presented as one seamless piece divided into nine movements. The album captures the tension between fear and freedom, blending delicate pulses and atmospheric soundscapes to explore the complexities of modern life. The latest track Silence Is Gliding embodies the idea of letting go, with the duo adding: “It’s the idea of switching the engines off and freeing yourself from the noise of everyday life.” 

Creating the album was no easy feat. During the two-year process, Jamie Crossley and Duncan Meadows faced creative struggles, even questioning the band’s future. A turning point came when they performed a live soundtrack to the 1975 skateboarding film Downhill Motion at The Yard in Manchester. The experience reignited their passion, leading to the creation of ‘Eight Miles High Alone’ a hypnotic, sequencer-driven track that helped shape the rest of the album.

Formed in 2003, Marconi Union gained global recognition for their 2011 track Weightless, scientifically proven to reduce anxiety and dubbed “the world’s most relaxing song.” With over 900 million streams, the track remains iconic. The duo’s distinctive sound has been praised by The Quietus, The Sunday Times, and Brian Eno, who invited them to perform at Norway’s Punkt Festival.

Silence Is Gliding is out now, offering a glimpse into The Fear of Never Landing—an album that promises a deeply immersive and atmospheric experience.

The Fear of Never Landing releases June 6th via Just Music. Pre-order here

TRACKLIST

01 – Through The Heat Waves

02 – Eight Miles High Alone

03 – In Motion 

04 – Inhale 

05 – Crystalline

06 – Exhale 

07 – One More Rush 

08 – Silence Is Gliding 

09 – Cloud Surfing

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