After 25 years of silence, the beloved Swedish synth duo re-emerges with a haunting new single from their upcoming album A Star in Orbit Still

The long wait is finally over—legendary melancholic synthpop duo THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES have returned with their brand-new single “The Hunter and the Hunted.” The track is the first glimpse into their highly anticipated fourth studio album, A Star in Orbit Still, set to land May 23rd, 2025 via Dependent Records (Germany).

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Fans of the group’s signature bittersweet melodies and emotional precision will find themselves right at home. The new single shimmers with introspective warmth, pairing icy synth textures with heartfelt lyricism—a sound forged in the solitude of deep space and polished with nostalgic gravity.

🛰️ A Star Reignites

After disbanding in 1999 following the release of their critically adored third album Satellite People, THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES left behind a trail of broken hearts and unanswered questions. Now, a quarter-century later, they’re back—not just with a new track, but with a fully-realized full-length album aimed straight at the soul of the synthpop faithful.

A Star in Orbit Still will mark a triumphant return for the duo, reminding longtime listeners why they were considered one of the hidden gems of the Scandinavian electronic scene.

📀 Release Info

Release Date: May 23, 2025
Label: Dependent Records (Germany)
Preorder: Available now via Bandcamp

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