Porij share the final taster from their upcoming debut LP, in the shape of new track Ghost, which just premiered yesterday via Matt Wilkinsonon Apple Music. The much-hyped debut album Teething is set for release April 26th on Play It Again Sam Records (Nation Of Language, Editors and Lykke Li). The 4-piece, who have carved a niche at the forefront of Queer-led dance-pop, will perform their biggest London headline show to date, at Electric Ballroom on April 24th. The new album is co-produced by the band and the legendary David Wrench (Frank Ocean, The xx, Young Fathers). With warm-up slots for Metronomy, Coldplay and Friendly Fires alongside their own crowd-igniting shows – Porij have been met with a landslide of attention at press and radio, lauded as “ones to watch” by tastemakers including The Guardian, NME and BBC 6 Music. The arrival of Teething invites you to take a leap beyond seeing dance music as a genre, built from this type of kick or that type of snare, and instead as its own dimension: a place you can escape to.
Ghost is an admission of vulnerability about losing a friend; Egg inviting us into their inner world, a world they otherwise fiercely protect. Accompanied by the band’s signature euphoric production, Porij pays homage to the language and sounds of the dancefloor which have encouraged generations to feel, not to think.
Porij recently returned from a sold-out US tour and have announced some extra UK instore dates, in addition to those already announced. Sam Girling will support Porij through the tour. Full dates below.
Photo credit – Jesse Glazzard