Orbital, the British electronic dance music duo formed by brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, have been innovators in the world of techno and electronic music since their inception in 1989. Hailing from Sevenoaks, England, their name references Greater London's orbital motorway, the M25, which was a central part of the early rave scene and party network in the South East during the early days of Acid House. Known for their distinctive fusion of heavy beats, melodic synths, and rich soundscapes, Orbital became one of the biggest names in the UK's dance scene, with their live performances earning particular acclaim for their improvisational nature and dynamic light shows.

Orbital's significance in the electronic music community is marked by a catalog of groundbreaking albums and seminal tracks, such as "Chime," "Halcyon On and On," and "The Box." After a brief hiatus in the early 2000s and a subsequent reunion, their sound continues to evolve while maintaining the core features that made them standouts in the dance genre. Their most recent works, including "Optical Delusion" and its deluxe edition, as well as singles like "Home (feat. Anna B Savage) [The Hottest Day on Record Mix]" and "Are You Alive?" retain the Hartnolls' pioneering spirit while engaging with contemporary musical landscapes and collaborating with a new generation of artists. With these releases, Orbital demonstrates their lasting legacy and continuous influence on the shape of electronic music.

Genres

Big Beat

Breakbeat

Electronica

Intelligent Dance Music

Rave

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Latest Release

III (2024 Remaster)

Orbital

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released June 7, 2024