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XL Recordings is proud to mark the 10th anniversary of Archy Marshall’s (aka King Krule) 'A New Place 2 Drown' with the release of a newly remastered instrumental edition.

Originally released on 10 December 2015, 'A New Place 2 Drown' remains a singular entry in the Archy Marshall catalogue. Known to many for his work as King Krule, Marshall released 'A New Place 2 Drown' under his own name, highlighting a different facet of his creative identity. An atmospheric blend of submerged beats, woozy textures, and diaristic storytelling, the project earned widespread acclaim upon release, including Pitchfork’s Best New Music.

Developed in parallel with a visual world shaped with his brother and longtime collaborator Jack Marshall, the quietly influential project stands as a multidisciplinary love letter to their home of South London, originally released alongside a Will Robson-Scott–directed short film and a book of artworks, photography, and poetry by the Marshall brothers.

The 2025 instrumental edition offers a newly illuminated perspective on the record’s sonic core, drawing fresh attention to the production craft that underpins the project. By stripping the songs back to their foundations, the release highlights the intricate textures, rhythmic detail, and atmospheric depth that have helped 'A New Place 2 Drown' grow into a cult favourite over the past decade.

TRACK LISTING

1. Any God Of Yours (Instrumental)
2. Swell (Instrumental)
3. Arise Dear Brother (Instrumental)
4. Ammi Ammi (Instrumental)
5. Buffed Sky (Instrumental)
6. Sex With Nobody (Instrumental)
7. Eye’s Drift (Instrumental)
8. The Sea Liner MK 1 (Instrumental)
9. Empty Vessels (Instrumental)
10. New Builds (Instrumental)
11. Dull Boys (Instrumental)
12. Thames Water (Instrumental)