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Robbie Bennett Drops Two New Double Albums
Robbie Bennett releases 'Steloken' and 'Circulation' on Dec 11.
In brief
Robbie Bennett releases 'Steloken' and 'Circulation' on Dec 11. Robbie Bennett announces two new double albums 'Steloken' and 'Circulation' for release on December 11, 2026. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Robbie Bennett Announces New Double Albums
Robbie Bennett from The War On Drugs announces two new double albums Steloken and Circulation for release on December 11, 2026.
Albums Follow 2020 Debut
The albums follow Bennett's 2020 debut album Permanent World and were reportedly rooted in piano and classical counterpoint.
Key Equipment Used
Bennett uses an Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizer, a Fender Rhodes, and a Soma Terra polyphonic microtonal synthesizer with gyroscope and pressure-sensitive sensors.
Music Philosophy
Bennett describes the music as walking through an unfamiliar place you want to keep exploring without circling back to where you started.
“I want the music to be like you’re walking through an unfamiliar place you want to keep exploring and never have to circle back to where you started.”
Two Tracks Shared
Two tracks from the albums, 'Sister' from Steloken and 'The Light On Your Face' from Circulation, are available now.
Release Date and Label
Steloken and Circulation are scheduled for release on December 11, 2026, on American Dreams.
The short version
Robbie Bennett announces two new double albums 'Steloken' and 'Circulation' for release on December 11, 2026.
