S Poddar
Weeks of hype have finally paid off as the enigmatic UK group Sleep Token has released their new song, “Emergence.” This comes after their critically praised 2023 album, Take Me Back To Eden.
With “Emergence,” the group has also announced their next fourth studio album, Even In Arcadia, out May 9th. On the heels of this news comes a lengthy U.S. arena tour that promises to bring a fresh new era of excitement for fans.
“Emergence” features another exceptional performance from Sleep Token. Though the song does not create a completely new foundation, it successfully builds upon the band’s defining blend of Djenty guitars and alternative metal tones that have so far impressed audiences.
The track begins with eerie melodies and subtle piano notes, slowly escalating to a hip-hop-infused section before finally ending in a big Djenty breakdown. The highlight of the track is the saxophone solo at the end, which brings an unexpected and spellbinding element. The fans are bound to be thrilled, and one can wait with bated breath to see how the band takes their sound to the next level on the next album.
Scoops of the U.S. tour started appearing early this week when a number of venues hinted at the band’s logo on social media. Now confirmed, the tour will begin on September 16th in Duluth, Georgia, and end on October 11th in Los Angeles, California.
Below is the complete list of tour dates:
- September 16 – Duluth, GA
- September 18 – Nashville, TN
- September 20 – Chicago, IL
- September 22 – Denver, CO
- Sep 24 – Seattle, WA
- Sep 26 – San Francisco, CA
- Sep 28 – Las Vegas, NV
- Sep 30 – Dallas, TX
- Oct 2 – Houston, TX
- Oct 4 – Phoenix, AZ
- Oct 6 – San Diego, CA
- Oct 8 – Portland, OR
- Oct 10 – San Jose, CA
- Oct 11 – Los Angeles, CA
With Even In Arcadia imminent and a titan of a tour to follow, Sleep Token will captivate the crowds with their progressive sound and mysterious persona. The fans await what will undoubtedly be a chapter-defining one for the group.
