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Locust preps new LP ft Slowdive’s Neil Halstead & more (hear 3 songs), playing NYC & LA
Electronic artist Locust, the project of Mark Van Hoen, has announced a new album, *Spectral+*, featuring guest contributions including Slowdive’s Neil Halstead. The announcement is accompanied by three songs and forthcoming performances in New York and Los Angeles, marking a new release cycle for the long-running project.
*Spectral+* is due on 11 September 2026 and contains 10 tracks. Halstead appears with Natasha Morrow on “Long Distance Lover”, while other collaborators include Olive Kimoto, Griff Spex, Nick Holton, Natalie Foucauld and Omotola.
In short
- Locust announces *Spectral+*, featuring Neil Halstead.
- Three songs have been released from the album.
- The 10-track record arrives on 11 September 2026.
Explained simply
Locust is an electronic music project created by Mark Van Hoen, known for experimental and ambient work. The project has released a new album called 'Spectral+' featuring guest contributions from several artists including Neil Halstead, a member of Slowdive, a British band known for ethereal, atmospheric pop and rock music from the 1990s.
The album contains ten tracks with collaborations from multiple musicians including Halstead, Olive Kimoto, Griff Spex, Nick Holton, Natasha Morrow and others. Halstead appears on the track 'Long Distance Lover' with vocalist Natasha Morrow, bringing together artists from different musical backgrounds.
The album release is accompanied by live performances planned in New York and Los Angeles. Locust has been an active project in electronic music for many years, and this collaborative album represents its latest work.