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Lightning Bolt and OOIOO Announce Split LP, Share 'Cloud Core'

The release marks the first new album from both acts since 2019.

Overview

  • The split, titled THE HORIZON SPIRALS / THE HORIZON VIRAL, is set for April 24 on Thrill Jockey.
  • Lightning Bolt released the new track "CLOUD CORE" alongside the announcement as a preview of their side.
  • OOIOO's THE HORIZON SPIRALS uses black-painted iron gamelan and consists of two pieces, "THE HORIZON" and "Gamel BE SURE TO SPIRAL."
  • Brian Chippendale said Lightning Bolt's material is "more Viral than Spiral," with their five songs intended to play as a single suite.
  • OOIOO will make a rare live appearance on April 4 at Los Angeles' Open Melody Festival.