The Orb

English electronic music group The Orb were founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and Jimmy Cauty. Known for their psychedelic sound, The Orb developed a cult following among clubbers. Their influential 1991 debut album The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld pioneered the UK's nascent ambient house movement, while its UK chart-topping follow-up U.F.Orb represented the group's commercial peak.

In a changing, unpredictable and turbulent world, something we can always rely on is a new Orb album! They're back on tour to celebrate the release of their latest record Buddhist Hipsters. On what is quite possibly the millionth longplayer helmed by electronic lifer Alex Paterson; partnered with the now firmly-entrenched boy wonder Michael Rendall; the inspirationally productive outfit yet again deliver the goods, with one of their best yet - coming 10.10.2025.

"I was having a dream, and in this dream was an escalator descending out of the clouds, upon which were Buddhists and hipsters travelling downwards, and beckoning me down from the top, was Roger Eno. When I woke up, I had a text from him, asking if we fancied more collabs, so he’s on the record, amongst other friends" - Alex Paterson