We’re thrilled to hear that Chip Wickham is back with a new album, The Eternal Now, arriving on September 5th through Gondwana Records. Led by the rich, expressive voice of his flute and co-produced by Matthew Halsall, this is Wickham’s most rhythm-forward record yet. To bring the album to life, the immensely talented British flautist, saxophonist, and composer also enlisted the help of Manchester heavyweights Luke Flowers (The Cinematic Orchestra) on drums and Sneaky (Mr Scruff) on bass. Taking inspiration from Lonnie Liston Smith, David Axelrod, Sven Wunder, and library music, the upcoming The Eternal Now explores new rhythms and sounds, while still carrying all the soulful grooves and melodic warmth that have long defined his sound. “Writing this album has been a deliberate journey of exploration and drive into the furthest reaches of creativity,” Chip explains, “an attempt to push myself artistically into new spaces using new colours and new energy.”

Alongside the album news, Wickham has let loose its opener ‘Drifting’, a gorgeous, cinematic and seductive track. “Sometimes in life you just need to let go and drift”, as Wickam describes. “Let the wind move you around, be free, and see where you end up.”

Listen to ‘Drifting’ now.