M83 debuts new song 'Temple Of Sorrow'

“DSVII is, in my opinion, far more advanced than Digital Shades Vol. 1. I wanted to come back with something stronger that featured the depth of a proper studio album without the pressure of providing pop music...” – Anthony Gonzalez, M83

M83 today shares “Temple of Sorrow,” the initial offering from the long-anticipated DSVII, out September 20 via naïve. DSVII is the successor to 2007’s Digital Shades Vol. 1.

Accompanying this new song is the first installment of Extazus a three-part short film inspired by the music of DSVII and helmed by French experimental director Bertrand Mandico. Additional installments will be released weekly ahead of DSVII’s release. Watch “Temple of Sorrow” here.

In addition to the CD digipak and digital formats of the record, DSVII will be released as a limited pink galaxy double vinyl edition that is housed in a gatefold sleeve.

MORE ABOUT DSVII

M83 released Digital Shades Vol. 1 in 2007 as a compendium of unused ambient tracks for diehard fans to enjoy rather than letting these works disappear into the void. It was a way to breathe life into songs that normally would not see the light of day as well as a vehicle for Gonzalez to explore areas of musical creativity separated from the pop-leaning M83 studio albums. Gonzalez credits Brian Eno’s ambient collections as a primary inspiration for the creation of the Digital Shades series.

Now, more than a decade later, M83 has returned with the latest installment of Digital Shades – one that adopts a grander nature and seeks to transport listeners to another time and place entirely. DSVII is influenced heavily by early ‘80s sci-fi/fantasy films including The NeverEnding Story, Phantasm and In The Mouth of Madness as well as analog synth pioneers such as the aforementioned Brian Eno in addition to Suzanne Ciani, Mort Garson and John Carpenter.

DSVII was created using analog equipment only. It was recorded during the fall of 2017 and spring of 2018 at Gonzalez’s Los Angeles studio as well as the Glendale, California studio of Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Nine Inch Nails, Beck).

Read the full DSVII bio here.

DSVII Tracklist

1. Hell Riders

2. A Bit of Sweetness

3. Goodbye Captain Lee

4. Colonies

5. Meet The Friends

6. Feelings

7. A Word of Wisdom

8. Lune De Fiel

9. Jeux D’Enfants

10. A Taste of the Dusk

11. Lunar Son

12. Oh Yes You’re There, Everyday

13. Mirage

14. Taifun Glory

15. Temple of Sorrow

Listen to Digital Shades Vol. 1 - Pre-order / pre-save DSVII