Tim Hecker signs to 4AD, plans new album for 2016

The drone artist also announces 2016 tour dates.

Tim Hecker will release a new album in 2016 via 4AD. The as-yet-untitled album will be the follow-up to 2013’s Virgins.

Ahead of the new album, Hecker will tour North America and Europe — those dates follow. He has also been tapped to compose the score for forthcoming indie flick The Free World.

April 7 – LOS ANGELES, CA, Union
April 14 – NEW YORK, NY, Warsaw
May 5 – LONDON, St John’s Sessions
May 7 – KREMS, Donau Festival
May 19-21 – DURHAM, NC, Moog Festival