Tim Hecker has announced the release of Anoyo, a new album that serves as a companion to last year’s Konoyo. 

The music across Anoyo—meaning “the world over there”—explores the interplay between Hecker’s complex soundscapes and a traditional Japanese gagaku ensemble. It was captured during the same sessions that  conceived Konoyo, but is “starker, solemn, and stripped-back, with more of a naturalist tint.” 

The Canadian artist also supplemented 2011 LP Ravedeath, 1972 with companion Dropped Pianos. 

In conjunction with the news, Hecker has revealed tour dates across North America, Europe, and the UK. 

Tracklisting

01. That World 

02. Is But A Simulated Blur 

03. Step Away From Konoyo 

04. Into The Void 

05. Not Alone 

06. You Never Were 

Anoyo lands on May 10 across CD, LP, and digital formats via Kranky, with pre-order options here. Meanwhile, you can stream “That World” and an album teaser below. 

Tim Hecker & The Konoyo Ensemble 2019 Tour Dates:

02/17 – Miami, FL @ III Points Festival

02/18 – New York, NY @ National Sawdust (Early) #

02/18 – New York, NY @ National Sawdust (Late) #

02/19 – New York, NY @ National Sawdust #

02/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lodge #

02/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lodge #

02/23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lodge #

03/29 – The Hague, NL @ Re:Wire Festival

03/30 – Porto, PT @ Vivarium Festival *

04/02 – Edinburgh, UK @ Summerhall *

04/03 – Brussels, BE @ Orangerie

04/27 – Marfa, TX @ Marfa Myths Festival

05/08 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

05/10 – Arcosanti, AZ @ Arcosanti Form Festival

05/11 – Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf

05/12 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre

05/14 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

05/15 – Toronto, ON @ Mod Club

06/01 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound

06/02 – Copenhagen, DK @ Lille Vega *

06/03 – Stockholm, SE @ Slaktkyrkan *

06/04 – Moscow, RU @ Culture Center Zil

06/06 – Paris, FR @ Villette Sonique Festival

06/07 – Helsinki, FI @ Sideways Festival

# = w/ Kara-Lis Coverdale

* = solo show