There would be no Trip Hop without Massive Attack, but sadly new music from the Bristol duo has been scarce in recent years. But 2016 has seen a resurgence of new material from the group, with Ritual Spirit, an EP full of collaborations with Roots Manuva, Mercury Prize winners Young Fathers, R&B singer Azekel and longtime collaborator Tricky.

Last week, the group released The Spoils, a new EP featuring “Come Near Me” with UK vocalist Ghostpoet and the title track, a collaboration with Mazzy Star vocalist Hope Sandoval. Fans of both groups will tell you this collaboration is long in the coming. The haunting (and a titch terrifying) video for “The Spoils” matches its musical tone, as Cate Blanchett’s visage erodes from statuesque, to stone statue, to solid stone. It’s all masterfully executed by The Road director John Hillcoat.

Watch the video for “Come Near Me” (feat. Ghostpoet)

 

Written by Daniel