Submotion Orchestra release new single

Submotion Orchestra are a collective from Leeds in the UK who’ve been dazzling audiences since starting out back in 2009. Known for their unique blend of deep electronica, jazz, soul and ambient downtempo, the band has brought to life a truly original sound.

With Ruby Wood’s ethereal vocals floating over powerful basslines, lush keyboards and textured trumpet lines, Submotion Orchestra’s sound is at once mesmeric and emotionally-charged. Over the years, they’ve earned a reputation for stunning live performances and critically acclaimed studio releases, starting with their debut Finest Hour in 2010, a record that’s since became a cult classic.

As the world shut down during the pandemic, Submotion Orchestra took the opportunity to strip back their sound, returning to their roots with the Unplugged collections. These recordings featured fan favourites and deep cuts performed in an intimate, acoustic setting, showcasing the songwriting talent and that’s always been at the core of the band. The success of these collections, along with the rapturous response to their 2023 live shows in collaboration with the Prism String Ensemble, reaffirmed the band’s place in the hearts of their fans.

Now, in 2024, Submotion Orchestra is back with new material, offering a window into their upcoming Five Points EP with the release of their latest single, “Side One.” This new project marks an evolution in the band’s sound, exploring the fringes of their trademark style while remaining true to the elements that have always defined them.

“Side One” is a perfect introduction to the Five Points EP, showcasing the band’s more focused and unified approach to their music. Crafting an intimate scene with sombre piano chords, sparse percussive rattles usher in Ruby’s silky vocal leads which stretch out above the stripped back arrangement as echoes of trumpet flourishes add to the atmosphere.

Building up the energy with pattering drums and sweeping sonic textures, airy trumpet lines ring out as Ruby’s voice dances soulfully above the hypnotic soundscape. Lifting the moody vibe as the instrumentation swells in the finale, with “Side One,” Submotion Orchestra serve up smokey slice of their enveloping sound that sees them mark their return in spectacular fashion while building the hype for their upcoming EP which is set to drop in October.

Listen to Side One below