Boards of Canada have recently teased new material after a long hiatus, with reports in April–May 2026 about an album following their 2013 release Tomorrow’s Harvest. A prominentMusicRadar report confirms an 18-track album titled Inferno, released through Warp at the end of May 2026, following cryptic fan-only VHS mailouts as part of their promotion. Another MusicRadar piece from mid-April 2026 notes a single new track and further hints at a fifth album, with VHS tapes sent to fans as part of the buildup.[1][2]
Key takeaways
- The duo’s long-awaited fifth album appears to be Inferno, released May 29, 2026 on Warp Records, their first full album since 2013.[1]
- Teasers included cryptic VHS tapes and artwork, continuing BoC’s signature cryptic approach to announcing new work.[2][1]
- As of the reported dates, detailed track lists and official confirmations beyond Inferno’s release date were scarce, with fans awaiting more material and live appearances (if any) tied to the new era.[2]
Context and what to expect next
- If Inferno is the fifth album, it would mark BoC’s first full-length studio release in over a decade, potentially followed by accompanying touring, videos, or EPs as part of the same era.[1]
- The band’s pattern in past cycles includes cryptic promotional stunts and limited pre-release material; expect further selective releases or remixes as the new era unfolds.[2][1]
Illustration
- A visual teaser in the BoC tradition involved VHS tapes bearing Hexagon Sun branding, hinting at a cinematic or experimental presentation for the new material.[2]
If you’d like, I can summarize critical reception and fan reaction to Inferno, or compile a timeline of BoC discography leading up to this release. I can also pull up the most recent official statements or press interviews about the new material.[1][2]
Sources
This is a list of official recordings released by Scottish electronic music duo Boards of Canada under that name and, rarely, as Hell Interface. Boards of Canada have released 12 studio albums and EPs on cassette, vinyl, and CD through the Music70, Warp Records, Skam Records, and VVm Test Records l
alchetron.comA collaborate repository of information about Boards of Canada, including full discography, interviews, rare photos, artwork, trivia and more.
bocpages.orgThe legendary Scottish duo return with a new song shared on their official YouTube channel
www.musicradar.comWarp's artists create groundbreaking music, videos and cinema. Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Flying Lotus, Kelela, Nala Sinephro and Yves Tumor are just a few who represent the label. Watch and listen here.
warp.netBoards of Canada has 20 albums from 2005 to 2019 including Societas x Tape, and Tomorrow’s Harvest.
genius.comDuo had teased it via mailouts of VHS tapes
www.musicradar.comThe discography of Scottish electronic music duo Boards of Canada consists of four studio albums, five extended plays (EP), one live album, five singles and nin...
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