Order now KW34 : Surface of the Earth – In Colour

For the first time in 30 years, Surface of the Earth return with brand new music—still rooted in their signature slow-motion, feedback-driven sound, yet pushing it into fresh, uncharted territory.

Following solo outings by K-Group and Destrifan on Knotwilg, it felt only natural to present this long-awaited release in parallel with the band’s very first European tour.

In Colour unfolds as ten immersive pieces: subtle drones colliding with ambient soundscapes, guitars and electronics weaving into a unique pop-drone statement. It’s a work that both honors their legacy and boldly redefines it—an album as forward-looking as it is reverent of the past.

Surface of the Earth’s earlier recordings became a reference point for artists across the drone/noise spectrum. In Colour carries that same weight: a masterclass in refined sound, bridging generations of listeners, comforting longtime fans while opening its arms to a whole new audience.

Available in two cassette editions, exclusively at Knotwilg Records.

Artist: Surface Of The Earth
Title: In Colour
Label: Knotwilg Records
Format: Cassette Ltd. Tour & Regular Editions
Release Date: October 22, 2025
Shipping Date: October 22, 2025

? Surface Of The Earth – European Tour 2025 ?

For the first time in 30 years, the legendary drone pioneers hit European stages!
With support from Rosy Parlane (Thela, Parmentier) — except London.

? Oct 26 – Geneva, CH (Cave 12)
? Oct 31 – Antwerp, BE (Het Bos)
? Nov 1 – Düsseldorf, DE (TBA)
? Nov 2 – Cologne, DE (Kulturhof Kalk)
? Nov 4 – Berlin, DE (Pas)
? Nov 6 – Prague, CZ (Subzero)
? Nov 8 – London, UK (Walthamstow Trades Hall)