LUFTHAUS, THE DANCE PROJECT OF ROBBIE WILLIAMS, FLYNN FRANCIS AND TIM METCALFE, CONFIRM RELEASE DATE OF FORTHCOMING ALBUM
September 15, 2023 – Lufthaus, the upstart dance project formed by long-term musical collaborators and friends Robbie Williams, Flynn Francis and Tim Metcalfe, today announced their forthcoming debut album, ‘Visions Volume 1’, coming October 6 on Armada Music.
The ten-track production signals a new milestone in the act’s development; what started as a project nurtured during the pandemic, owing to the trio’s love for Berlin’s electronica sound inspired by clubbing days away from the limelight, is now — years on from its inception — a fully fledged player in the genre’s landscape. A journey through the melodic side of the soundscape fits against dance floors and early-morning sunrises alike, crafted meticulously in studios across the UK (Robbie’s homeland) and Australia, where both Tim and Flynn grew up. This collection is not just testament to their enduring friendship and synergy, but also to their mutual passion and dedication to electronic music.
Robbie Williams, sharing his excitement about the album, said: “This isn't just a collection of songs. It's our heart, our soul and our vision for what electronic music can be. With Flynn and Tim by my side, we've embarked on a musical journey that we're eager to share with the world.”
Following a handful of introductory tracks such as ‘Sway’ (released anonymously back in February 2022) and ‘Soul Seekers’ (released in tandem with Robbie’s identity being revealed), new tracks to surface upon the album’s release include ‘Immortal’, a link-up with UK pop sensation Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and ‘Sunlight’, that hits down in tandem with the announcement of the album: a track as summer-scented as its title suggests. With shimmering plucks, warm chords and a strong vocal from Flynn, this track leans into the act’s sultrier poolside context.
Flynn Francis, reflecting on the journey, remarked: “We had a lot of fun making this album and I think that translates in the music. Each track is a sonic chapter in our journey, reflecting the evolution of our friendship and our collective experiences within electronic music.”
Tim Metcalfe added: “We had a lot of fun making this album and I think that translates in the music. Each track is a sonic chapter in our journey, reflecting the evolution of our friendship and our collective experiences within electronic music."
Pre-order 'Visions Volume 1' here.
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Lufthaus is the electronic group of long-time friends and musical collaborators Robbie Williams, Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis. The group’s sound, fusing the pulse of electronica with the art and structure of classic songwriting, was greatly inspired by the city of Berlin. What the trio have created in response to the atmospheres there feels timeless, impressionistic and yet relentlessly modern — much like Berlin itself. Lufthaus’ merging of music, art, new digital technologies and live performance forges a unique experience that is somehow intangible, classic and yet as much of the future as the pulse driving all great cities — not least the city that still defines creative collaboration and experimentation. Live shows have already captivated audiences that have been showcased all over the UK and Europe as Lufthaus were support for Robbie's XXV 2023 World Tour, boasting state-of-the-art visuals, pulsating light shows and a raw energy that reverberate through every venue.
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About Armada Music
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.
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