# Dragonflies debut duo of Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison with Slower

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nigel-godrich-and-dhani-harrison-form-dragonflies-release-slower-single-stream/
- Published: 2026-07-22T16:32:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-22T22:48:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Consequence
- Original article: https://consequence.net/2026/07/nigel-godrich-dhani-harrison-dragonflies-album/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Godrich and Harrison launch new duo Dragonflies, debut single "Slower"
- Self-titled album out 18th September via Dark Horse Records/BMG
- Godrich's first new music in six years; recorded at Harrison's Brixton studio

## Summary

Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison have gone public with a new duo, Dragonflies, unveiling their self-titled debut album alongside its lead single, "Slower," accompanied by an animated music video from RUFFMERCY. Although the pair are long-time friends, this marks their first proper musical collaboration, having previously only worked together on a COVID-era conversation that fed into Harrison's 2023 solo album Innerstanding. The project is notable as Godrich's first new music release in six years and arrives as both musicians were navigating personal transitions, giving the announcement extra weight for fans of either artist.

The self-titled album is set for release on 18th September via Dark Horse Records/BMG, having been recorded at Harrison's Brixton studio with percussion contributed by Joey Waronker. Godrich and Harrison built the songs from tape loops, working quickly and instinctively, with Harrison taking on vocal and guitar duties while Godrich shaped the material in real time; the pair have cited influences including Beth Gibbons, David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto, resulting in a sound described as "earthbound space rock." The announcement coincided with Harrison's return to England after two decades in Los Angeles fronting thenewno2 and scoring film and television, while Godrich had stepped back from touring and recording altogether; pre-orders for the album are now open.

## Coverage

- [Consequence: Dragonflies debut duo of Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison with Slower](https://consequence.net/2026/07/nigel-godrich-dhani-harrison-dragonflies-album/)
- [Pitchfork: Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison Launch New Project Dragonflies](https://pitchfork.com/story/nigel-godrich-and-dhani-harrison-launch-new-project-dragonflies/)

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