Today, Leftfield, one of the UK’s most revered and innovative dance acts, release their new song “Accumulator”, a direct and dancefloor driven cut taken from the forthcoming album This Is What We Do. 

“Accumulator” is a combination of skin and circuits, old & new. The track begins its six-minute runtime with a four to the floor house feel, combining skipping hi-hats and a buzzsaw bassline; an instinctive nod towards classic rave sounds. As it progresses, Leftfield combine real congas with new tech, underlining the forward-thinking nature that has always been at the heart of Leftfield. This was the first track written for the album, and was tested early on by Neil during his DJ sets.

The song is underpinned by a feeling of communal belonging on the dancefloor and is emblematic of the open-hearted nature of This Is What We Do. It is set to be one of the highlights of the group’s live performances in December which will see them perform in London, Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester. For full routing head to: *link*. “Accumulator” follows the release of the comeback single “Pulse” which has now reached the BBC Radio 6 Music B-List after being in constant rotation from the station since its release.

Formed in 1988, Leftfield quickly became one of the most influential and innovative dance music acts of all time. Originally comprised of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, Leftfield’s legendary live performances paired with seminal albums, 1995s Leftism and 1999s Rhythm & Stealth (both Mercury Music Prize nominees), solidified their position as true pioneers.

The group then went on a hiatus in 2002 before returning in 2010 for live appearances (now led solely by Barnes).. 2015’s Alternative Light Source was the first Leftfield album in sixteen years. The record garnered acclaim from The Guardian, The Observer, Uncut, Mojo and more, and featured Jason Williamson (Sleaford Mods) and Tunde Adebimpe (TV on The Radio), amongst others. In 2017 the band reissued their classic album Leftism, remastering the original 11 tracks of the record and releasing 11 remixes. They then embarked on a special sold-out tour in support of the reissue, playing Leftism in its entirety. Now, in 2022 they return with the forthcoming album This Is What We Do. Stay tuned for more news.