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Hot Chip announce album and release tribute single
Hot Chip announced A Long Way From Kansas, due January 8, 2027.
The British electronic band released “Random Violence” as the album’s lead single with a music video directed by Jack Cole.
The song honours Keith McIvor, the Scottish DJ known as JD Twitch, who died after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
McIvor was part of the Optimo DJ duo in Glasgow, and Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard said the song draws on memories of meeting him at the city’s Sub Club.
The 11-track album also features guest appearances by Beth Ditto and Eddie Chacon and follows the band’s 2022 record Freakout/Release.
Hot Chip are set to begin a UK and European tour in February 2027, with dates including Berlin, Paris, Glasgow and London.
Hot Chip announced their ninth studio album, A Long Way From Kansas, and released its lead single, “Random Violence.”
The album is set for release on January 8, 2027, according to Consequence; Pitchfork gives January 8 without specifying a year.
“Random Violence” is a tribute to Keith McIvor, the Optimo DJ known as JD Twitch, who died after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
The 11-track album features Beth Ditto and Eddie Chacon, and marks Felix Martin’s first time singing on a Hot Chip record.
Hot Chip are scheduled to play a UK and European tour in February and March 2027.
- Who
- British electronic band Hot Chip.
- What
- The band announced A Long Way From Kansas and released its lead single, “Random Violence,” a tribute to JD Twitch.
- When
- The announcement and single were reported on October 19, 2026. The album is set for January 8, 2027, according to Consequence.
- Where
- The album was recorded at Joe Goddard and Al Doyle’s Relax and Enjoy studio in East London.
- Why
- Random Violence” honors Keith McIvor, known as JD Twitch, and the album reflects the harsh and unsettling world the band experienced while making it.
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Keith McIvor died after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour a few months earlier.
Hot Chip announced A Long Way From Kansas and released “Random Violence” with a music video.
Hot Chip are scheduled to DJ at Glasgow’s Sub Club in honor of McIvor.
A Long Way From Kansas is set for release, according to Consequence.
Hot Chip are scheduled to tour the UK and Europe.
- Album
- A Long Way From Kansas
- Release date
- January 8, 2027, according to Consequence
- Lead single
- Random Violence
- Tribute
- Keith McIvor, known as JD Twitch of Optimo
- Track count
- 11
- Guests
- Beth Ditto and Eddie Chacon
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What people are saying
He was a passionate music lover and a staunch believer in socialism.
Many of the words relate directly to his death and to memories of being in Sub Club in Glasgow where we met 20 years ago.
A Long Way From Kansas reflects the general sense that the world we live in — the world we were making our record in — is particularly harsh, discordant, violent and depressing