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Dhani Harrison and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich unveil new band Dragonflies with hypnotic single ‘Slower’
Dhani Harrison and longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich have announced a new musical project, Dragonflies, releasing their self-titled debut album on 18 September via Dark Horse Records/BMG, the label founded by Harrison's father George Harrison. The pairing brings together Godrich's celebrated production career, which includes every Radiohead album since 1997, with Harrison's own songwriting and performing, marking a departure from his usual computer-based solo production approach.
The debut single "Slower" opens the album with tape loops, layered percussion and a trip-hop-tinged sound, accompanied by a hand-drawn psychedelic video from Bristol animator RUFFMERCY. The collaboration grew out of Harrison seeking Godrich's advice during the pandemic on his 2023 solo album "Innerstanding", after which the pair began working spontaneously from tape loops in Godrich's Brixton studio. They cite Beth Gibbons, David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto as influences, describing the album's sound as "earthbound space rock".
In short
- Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich launch new band Dragonflies
- Debut album out 18 September via Dark Horse Records/BMG
- First single "Slower" paired with psychedelic animated video
Explained simply
Dhani Harrison is a musician and composer with a solo career spanning multiple albums and film scores; his father, George Harrison, was a member of The Beatles. Nigel Godrich is a highly regarded music producer best known for his work with Radiohead, having produced virtually all of their studio albums since the late 1990s. The two have announced a new collaborative project called Dragonflies.
The collaboration emerged after Harrison sought Godrich's guidance during the pandemic, leading them to begin working together in the studio. This represents a departure from Harrison's usual approach, which has centred on computer-based production, towards a more organic creative partnership. The pairing brings together Godrich's production expertise with Harrison's songwriting and musical performance abilities.