Band Immerersion unveils upcoming album titled 'WTF??', shares first single 'Use It Don't Lose It'
Electronic duo Immersion, comprised of Colin Newman (of Wire) and Malka Spigel (of Minimal Compact), have announced a new album titled "WTF??", scheduled for release on September 26, 2025. The album will be released via their own label, ~swim.
"WTF??" features eight tracks—four instrumentals and four vocal songs—with a lead single titled "Use It Don’t Lose It," released on July 28, 2025. The single expresses a direct, chant-like message reflecting a response to global instability and divided times.
The album aims to blend unease with hope through minimal yet melodic electronic music. The project initially focused on instrumental ambient and electronic experiments but evolved into a consistent outlet for the duo's collaborative explorations in minimalism, groove-based electronica, and audiovisual work.
Immersion's work in 2025 is described as a reaction to contemporary global and human challenges, moving from their recent collaborative "Nanocluster" project to a more direct confrontation of the fractured state of humanity using music as message and medium.
The lead single from the album is titled "Use It Don’t Lose It" and is available now on all major streaming platforms. A video for the song has been created by the band alongside Ben Newman.
Tour Dates
Immersion will be touring the UK in 2025, with dates including:
- August 30: Woodbridge Festival of Arts & Music
- October 3: Brighton (The Actors) — special listening party and conversation hosted by John Robb, broadcast via Slack City radio
- October 29: Leeds (The Attic)
- October 30: Glasgow (MONO)
- October 31: Manchester (Kamera)
- November 1: Coventry (Just Dropped In)
- November 3: London (Cafe OTO)
- December 4: Brighton (Alphabet)
The album release event and listening party on October 3 in Brighton will feature a live conversation and album playback.
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The Nanocluster Project
The Nanocluster project, a collaborative platform involving artists such as Tarwater, Laetitia Sadier, Ulrich Schnauss, and Ronald Lippok, marked Immersion's recent collaborative efforts. However, "WTF??" marks a return to Immersion's core duo line-up, with drummer Matt Schulz contributing on selected tracks.
For more information about Immersion and their upcoming album "WTF??", visit their official website or follow them on social media.
- Fans of minimalistic electronic music and captivating vocals will find Immersion's new album, "WTF??", an engaging blend of entertainment, as it offers a mix of instrumental and vocal songs.
- The upcoming tour of Immersion in the UK, featuring stops at festivals and music venues such as Woodbridge Festival of Arts & Music, The Actors in Brighton, and Cafe OTO in London, promises a unique musical experience for their followers.
