Listen to Ibibio Sound Machine's Disco-Influenced Single 'Tell Me (Doko Mien)'
The band are also announcing a new album, Doko Mien, out March 22 on Merge Records.
For years now,Ibibio Sound Machinehave been skillfully blending electronic sounds with West African influences, often taking cues from '70s West African disco.
The UK-based group, which is fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, is now sharing their latest single "Tell Me (Doko Mien,)" the first taste we hear from their newly-announced upcoming album, the follow-up to 2017's Uyai.
Doko Mien, which means "tell me" in Ibibio, will also be the title of that new album which is due March 22 from Merge Records.
"Music is a universal language, but spoken language can help you think about what makes you emotional, what makes you feel certain feelings, what you want to see in the world," mentions Eno Williams.
Get into "Tell Me (Doko Mien)" below and pre-order Ibibio Sound Machine's new album here.
You can catch the band on their upcoming UK and North American tour dates listed below.
IBIBIO SOUND MACHINE TOUR DATES
Mar 05 Brighton, UK – Concorde 2
Mar 09 Bristol, UK – Colston Hall
Mar 13 London, UK – 100 Club [SOLD OUT]
Mar 14 London, UK – 100 Club
Mar 15 Manchester, UK – YES
Mar 16 Manchester, UK – YES
Mar 18 Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall
Mar 20 New York, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
Mar 22 Montreal, QC – L'Astral
Mar 23 Toronto, ON – Mod Club
Mar 25 Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
Mar 27 Oakland, CA – New Parish
Mar 28 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
May 04 Leeds, UK – Live at Leeds
May 05 Leicester, UK – Handmade
May 24 London, UK – All Points East