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Mystery Jets debut two new tracks from upcoming album ‘A Hole To See The Sky Through’
Just ahead of the release this summer, the band has unleashed both ‘Flea Joint’ and ‘Anaglypta’.
The London-based band Mystery Jets has unveiled a double dose of new music as a precursor to their upcoming album. The tracks, titled ‘Flea Joint’ and the intriguing ‘Anaglypta’, provide an exciting glimpse into their seventh studio project, ‘A Hole To See The Sky Through’.
Frontman Blaine Harrison elaborates on ‘Flea Joint’: “We aimed for a linear and hypnotic vibe, crafting melodies and hooks over a series of lively loops during sultry summer nights. This method of gradual enhancement reminded us of works by Fela Kuti or Can, yet the cyclical riff also seemed to evoke the sounds of 80s Manchester, which nudged us back toward a familiar sonic landscape.”
Then there’s ‘Anaglypta’, a nod to the decorative wallpaper favoured in Victorian times that later morphed into a cover-up for shabby accommodations. Harrison explains its deeper meaning: “This track symbolizes the feeling of being stuck in a monotonous existence. Musically, we wanted to evoke an uplifting spirit, akin to scenes of soaring above moonlit cities in search of an idealized fantasy, even if it exists solely in the mind.”
These two tracks serve as appetizers before the full album drops on 21st August via Fiction Records, following their earlier album, 2020’s A Billion Heartbeats. To celebrate, the band has lined up an instore tour this summer, in addition to a major headline tour scheduled for later this year. They’re also set to make a special appearance at Signature Brew during our upcoming issue launch party for July/August 2026 (but keep it under wraps!).
Take a listen to ‘Flea Joint’ and ‘Anaglypta’ below, and check out their upcoming tour dates!
JULY 2026
25 DIY Magazine July/August 2026 issue launch at Signature Brew
AUGUST 2026
06 (1pm) - Assai Edinburgh
06 (evening) - Glasgow G2 Room
07 Rough Trade Liverpool
09 Wax & Beans, Bury
10 (matinee) - Vinyl Whistle, Leeds
10 (evening) - Vinyl Whistle, Leeds
12 Sound Knowledge, St. Peter’s Church, Marlborough
13 Mama Roux, Birmingham
14 Vinilo, Southampton
16 Rough Trade, Nottingham
17 Rough Trade, Bristol
18 Rough Trade East, London
20 Banquet, Kingston College, Kingston
21 Resident, Brighton
NOVEMBER 2026
22 SWG2 Studio Warehouse, Glasgow
24 O2 Ritz, Manchester
25 O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
27 The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
29 Academy Green Room, Dublin
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