The enigmatic Aldous Harding officially breaks her silence. Four years after the whimsical textures of Warm Chris, the New Zealand-born songwriter announces her fifth studio album, Train on the Island, arriving May 8 via 4AD. To celebrate the news, Harding shared the lead single “One Stop,” accompanied by a characteristically idiosyncratic music video directed by Michelle Henning.
John Parish Reunites with Harding at Rockfield Studios
For this new chapter, Harding returned to the legendary Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Wales. She once again collaborated with long-time producer John Parish, the sonic architect behind her previous three records (Party, Designer, and Warm Chris).
The record features a rich ensemble of musicians, including:
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Sebastian Rochford (Polar Bear) on drums.
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Huw Evans (H. Hawkline) on bass, vocals, and organ.
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Joe Harvey-Whyte on pedal steel.
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Mali Llewelyn on harp.
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Thomas Poli on synths.
Abstract Movements in ‘One Stop’
In the visual for “One Stop,” Harding engages in abstract dance inside a giant metal tub. The video perfectly mirrors the song’s singular atmosphere, blending the avant-folk sensibilities of her previous work with a fresh, rhythmic curiosity.
While Harding spent the last few years collaborating with artists like Perfume Genius and Sleaford Mods, Train on the Island marks her first solo statement since 2022. The 10-track LP promises a deep dive into the surrealist folk landscapes that made her a critical darling.
Global Tour Dates and Tracklist
Alongside the album reveal, Harding confirmed an extensive tour of North America and Europe. Due to high demand, she already added extra dates in London and California.
Train on the Island Tracklist:
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I Ate the Most
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One Stop
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Train on the Island
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Worms
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Venus in the Zinnia
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If Lady Does It
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San Francisco
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What Am I Gonna Do?
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Riding That Symbol
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Coats
TOUR DATES:
05/25 — Brighton, UK @ The Dome*
05/26 — Southampton, UK @ 1865*
05/27 — Cambridge, UK @ Junction 1*
05/29 — London, UK @ Barbican*
05/30 — London, UK @ Barbican*
05/31 — London, UK @ Barbican NEW *
06/02 — Bristol, UK @ Beacon*
06/03 — Glasgow, UK @ Kelvingrove Bandstand*
06/05 — Dublin, Ireland @ Vicar Street*
06/07 — Leeds, UK @ Irish Centre*
06/08 — Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall*
06/09 — Birmingham, UK @ Town Hall*
06/11 — Rouen, France @ Festival Rush*
06/12 — Paris, France @ Salle Pleyel*
06/13 — Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands @ Best Kept Secret Festival
06/15 — Oslo, Norway @ Konserthus*
06/16 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Slaktkyrkan*
06/17 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega*
06/19 — Hamburg, Germany @ Große Freiheit 36*
06/21 — Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys*
06/22 — Prague, Czechia @ Roxy*
06/23 — Vienna, Austria @ Arena*
06/25 — Budapest, Hungary @ Durer Kert Main Hall*
06/26 — Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Kino Siska*
06/28 — Milan, Italy @ Magnolia*
06/29 — Bologna, Italy @ Locomotiv Club*
06/30 — Rome, Italy @ Monk*
07/02 — Nimes, France @ Paloma*
07/04 — Vilanova i la Geltrú, Spain @ Vida Festival
07/06 — Munich, Germany @ Muffathalle*
07/09 — Trenčín, Slovakia @ Pohoda Festival
07/10-12 — Bruges, Belgium @ Cactusfestival
07/11-12 — Cologne, Germany @ Even Flow Festival
08/13 — Paredes de Coura, Portugal @ Paredes de Coura Festival
08/20-23 — Brecon Beacons, Wales @ Green Man Festival
09/09 — Philadelphia, PA, USA @ Underground Arts
09/11 — Washington, D.C., USA @ The Howard
09/12 — Brooklyn, NY, USA @ Brooklyn Steel
09/14 — Boston, MA, USA @ The Sinclair
09/15 — Montreal, QC, Canada @ Le National
09/16 — Toronto, ON, Canada @ Danforth Music Hall
09/18 — Chicago, IL, USA @ Thalia Hall
09/19 — Minneapolis, MN, USA @ Cedar Cultural Center
09/21 — Denver, CO, USA @ Bluebird Theatre
09/22 — Salt Lake City, UT, USA @ The Commonwealth Room
09/24 — Portland, OR, USA @ Revolution Hall
09/25 — Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Hollywood Theatre
09/26 — Seattle, WA, USA @ Neptune Theatre
09/28 — San Francisco, CA, USA @ The Castro Theatre
09/29 — Santa Cruz, CA, USA @ Rio Theater
09/30 — Los Angeles, CA, USA @ Pacific Electric
10/01 — Los Angeles, CA, USA @ Pacific Electric
*w/ Vera Ellen