Photo by Rosie Matheson

Alt-J have announced they’ll be releasing a new album titled The Dream on Feb. 11, 2022. The release will mark the first new music from the English outfit since their acclaimed third album RELAXER, released in 2017. 

Along with the announcement of the album, Alt-j released a surreal music video for their latest single “U&ME.” The video was directed by band member Gus Unger-Hamilton’s brother Prosper Unger-Hamilton and produced by Mr. Mr. Films.

The video follows the band enjoying a hazy day in a skate park but quickly evolves as CGI effects complement the nostalgic feel from camcorder footage, creating a unique and memorable accompaniment to the track. Surprisingly the video also marks the first time all members of Alt-J have appeared in a music video.

Sonically the track evokes a summery euphoria through artful restraint, rolls out a narrative through snapshot memories, and puts the band’s growth through experimentation in full display.

“It’s about being at a festival with your best friends, having a good time, togetherness, and the feeling in life that nothing could be any better than it is right now,” said Alt-J keyboardist/vocalist Gus Unger-Hamilton said of the song, in a press release.

The band will also be going on tour to celebrate the release in the winter of 2022, they’ll be joined by Portugal. The Man along with special guests Sir Chloe, and Cherry Glazerr on select dates.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale Friday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. EST. Find tickets here.

Watch the music video for “U&ME” below:

Very proud & excited to finally present our new single, U&ME https://t.co/Zf5uQwtsaC The first track we worked on & recorded for our new album The Dream, so felt right to be the one we share first. It’s quite simply a song about good times in the summer sun – too good perhaps… pic.twitter.com/SgmIyV5QHk

— Δ (alt-J) (@alt_J) September 22, 2021

Pre-Order The Dream here.

Alt-J North American Tour

Feb. 25, 2022 – Pittsburgh PA – Petersen Events Center

Feb. 26, 2022 – Washington DC – The Anthem

March 1, 2022 – Nashville TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium

March 2, 2022 – Atlanta GA – State Farm Arena

March 4, 2022 – Tampa FL – Yuengling Center

March 5, 2022 – Hollywood FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood

March 6, 2022 – Orlando FL – Orlando Amphitheater

March 9, 2022 – Dallas TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum

March 12, 2022 – Austin TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

March 13, 2022 – Houston TX – White Oak Music Hall

March 15, 2022 – St Louis MO – Chaifetz Arena

March 16, 2022 – Detroit MI – Masonic Temple Detroit

March 19, 2022 – Chicago IL – Credit Union 1 Arena

March 20, 2022 – Minneapolis MN – The Armory

March 23, 2022 – Denver CO – 1STBANK Center

March 25, 2022 – San Diego CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego

March 26, 2022 – Santa Barbara CA – Santa Barbara Bowl

March 27, 2022 – Los Angeles CA – STAPLES Center

March 29, 2022 – Seattle WA – WAMU Theatre

March 30, 2022 – Vancouver BC – Pacific Coliseum

April 1, 2022 – San Francisco CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

April 3, 2022 – Las Vegas NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

April 5, 2022 – Salt Lake City UT – UCCU Center

April 7, 2022 – Kansas City MO – Cable Dahmer Arena

April 8, 2022 – Cincinnati OH – PromoWest Pavillion at Ovation

April 9, 2022 – Columbus OH – Schottenstein Center

April 11, 2022 – New York NY – Madison Square Garden

April 13, 2022 – Philadelphia PA – TD Pavilion at the Mann

April 14, 2022 – Boston MA – Agganis Arena

April 15, 2022 – Montreal QC – Place Bell

April 17, 2022 – Toronto ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum