Scottish Progressive Rock outfit Long Earth return with their fourth studio album, “Towards the Sky,” released on June 27, 026 via Bakeneko.
Renowned for their blend of symphonic keyboards, atmospheric guitars, and expansive songwriting, Long Earth continue to evolve their sound with the addition of ethereal female vocals and a revitalised rhythm section that brings fresh energy and depth to their music. The result is a powerful collection of Melodic Progressive Rock epics inspired by astronomy, space exploration, and humanity’s enduring drive to push beyond its limitations.
The arrival of vocalist Maaike Siegerist and drummer Kenny McCabe, alongside guitarist Renaldo McKim, bassist David McLachlan, and founder Mike Baxter, has ushered in an exciting new chapter for the band. Following a successful UK tour in 2025, including a performance at The Soundle Festival, Long Earth returned to the rehearsal room determined to create their most accomplished work yet.
The album’s first single, “Breathless“, was released on June 07, 2026 across all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
Watch the official video for “Breathless” via the YouTube player below:
Inspired by the transformative experiences of astronauts who have viewed Earth from space, “Breathless” combines classic synthesiser textures, Atmospheric guitar solos, and a powerful message about perspective, unity, and the fragility of our planet.
Purchase “Towards The Sky” on Bandcamp: https://longearth.bandcamp.com/album/towards-the-sky
Tracklist:
01. Seahorses 07:43
02. Breathless 06:38
03. Artificial Child 05:28
04. Wanderlust 05:20
05. Colours 08:18
06. Monochrome 06:11
07. First Casualty 09:41
08. Moon and Mars 05:54
09. The Astronomer 11:20
Lineup:
Mike Baxter / Keyboards
Kenny McCabe / Drums, Backing Vocals
Renaldo McKim / Guitars, Backing Vocals
David McLachlan / Bass
Maaike Siegerist / Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals