Archy Marshall - A New Place 2 Drown (Instrumentals)
XL Recordings revisits A New Place 2 Drown, the project by Archy Marshall that marked a shift away from his King Krule moniker and towards a more intimate, atmospheric approach to beat-making and storytelling. Initially released with a book and short film created with his brother Jack Marshall, the record framed South London through submerged rhythms, hazy textures, and diaristic fragments that later became a touchstone for a generation of lo-fi, mood-driven producers. This instrumental edition reframes the album by removing its vocals and foregrounding the detailed production that underpins it. Without narration, the rhythms, samples, and ambient layers come into sharper relief, offering a clearer view of the record’s craft: woozy drum programming, corroded synth timbres, and a distinct sense of nocturnal melancholy. Rather than a simple archival gesture, the release invites listeners to re-engage with a cult favourite from a different angle, spotlighting the sonic decisions that shaped its enduring influence.