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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · 18h

Buddhist Hipsters — our NEW ALBUM is here!

Listen or own it on Ltd. edition vinyl & CD: orb.lnk.to/BuddhistH

"Dreamt of an escalator from the clouds - Buddhists, hipsters & Roger Eno calling me down. Now he’s on the record with friends."

Enjoy… and welcome to the future!

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · 8d

Long live the future. Buddhist Hipsters is here next week…
Pre-order now: orb.lnk.to/BuddhistHNe/...

1.Spontaneously Combust
2. P~1
3. Baraka
4. A Sacred Choice
5. Arabebonics
6. It's Coming Soon
7. Doll's House
8. The Oort Cloud (Too Night)
9. Under The Bed
10. Khàron

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 Rough Trade East – Oct 14 🚨
Live show + signing + exclusive yellow marbled LP with ticket!
Tickets via DICE: tiny.cc/OrbRoughTrade

‘Buddhist Hipsters’ is almost here!
Stream & Pre-order 👉 orb.lnk.to/BuddhistHNe/...

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · 21d

We're 3 weeks away from the release of 'Buddhist Hipsters'!
Available 10.10.2025.
Pre-order & stream 3 tracks now: orb.lnk.to/BuddhistHNe/...

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · 28d

14 October, we're touching down at Rough Trade East London for a live show and signing! Come celebrate the release of our upcoming album 'Buddhist Hipsters', we'd love to see you there!

Buy a ticket or bundle via DICE:
link.dice.fm/ja2757b457d3

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Invictus HI-FI @invictushifi.bsky.social · Sep 6

If you’re wondering what my favourite album by @theorblive.bsky.social is 😀

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Aug 25

'Buddhist Hipsters' pre-order / pre-save now.
orb.lnk.to/BuddhistHNe/...

Buddhist Hipsters

Listen to content by The Orb.

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Aug 25

Cheers for all the support on 'Under the Bed' this week!
I’ve somehow ended up on the cover of TIDAL's Reverie playlist. 'Under the Bed' is from our upcoming album, 'Buddhist Hipsters'.

'Under the Bed' - streaming everywhere now - orb.lnk.to/UTB

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louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Orb share new video for Under The Bed from forthcoming album Buddhist Hippsters! louderthanwar.com/the-orb/ @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @theorblive.bsky.social

The Orb share new video for Under The Bed

Ambient dub dance legends The Orb are back to send us into space with Alex Paterson still in control his mastership, along with numerous...

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Aug 22

U have heard of over the bed, on the bed & in the bed, now hear 'UNDER THE BED'.
From our upcoming album 'Buddhist Hipsters', out 10/10/25.
'Under the Bed' - streaming everywhere now - orb.lnk.to/UTB

Youtube: youtu.be/47neFI0k8ag?...

https://youtu.be/47neFI0k8ag?si=zCJn44r4YtXTK4dq

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Aug 21

More new music tomorrow.... 🚀✨

'Buddhist Hipsters' pre-order / pre-save now.
orb.lnk.to/BuddhistHNe/...

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Jul 28

Buddhist Hipsters will be yours on the 10th October!
Available on limited edition vinyl, CD & streaming.

PRE-ORDER: orb.lnk.to/BuddhistHNe/...
TOUR: theorb.com

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909originals @909originals.bsky.social · Jul 18

@theorblive.bsky.social have revealed that their forthcoming album, Buddhist Hipsters, is set to be released on 10 October through Cooking Vinyl. 🔊 #theorb

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The Orb share details about forthcoming new album - 909originals

The Orb have revealed that their forthcoming album, Buddhist Hipsters, is set to be released on 10 October through Cooking Vinyl.

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Jul 16

Buddhist Hipsters.
Our new album drops 10.10.2025.

Pre-order Limited Edition pink marbled vinyl, black vinyl & CD: orb.lnk.to/BuddhistHNe/...

LISTEN NOW: 1st track "Arabebonics": orb.lnk.to/Arabebonics

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Jul 11

Something Orb-like is bubbling up again.
The frequencies are bald, barefoot and blissful.
Be the first to know: theorb.com#NewsletterSi...
🚀✨☸️

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Jul 1

Still feeling the cosmic energy from this unforgettable #Glastonbury set. Thank you to everyone who joined us under that incredible canopy of sound. Were you there? What moment still echoes in your mind? 🚀✨

@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

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Marty @marbleandstone.bsky.social · Jun 16

The Orb’s tribute to Brian Wilson, last Friday in Utrecht. #littlefluffyclouds @theorblive.bsky.social

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oiche @oiche.bsky.social · May 7

#nowplaying #Material @nagualsite.bsky.social @theorblive.bsky.social Mantra

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Apr 21

@theorblive.bsky.social performed recently at @exeterphoenix.bsky.social - We were there to catch the show....

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#theorb #exeterphoenix #livemusic #littlefluffyclouds #alexpaterson #blueroom #dj #legend

LIVE REVIEW: The Orb at Exeter Phoenix, April 11th, 2025 — musomuso.com

Thirty-five years into their cosmic journey, The Orb remain pioneers of innovation in electronic music. Alex Paterson , the mastermind behind this interstellar odyssey, has never been one to rest on ...

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Apr 16

Seen anything good on the telly lately? We’ve been enjoying this episode from the new season of Black Mirror. Nice to know we made it into the simulation. 🌀

🎟 On tour now, tix at theorb.com.
#blackmirror #netflix #plaything

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Mar 31

We're back on the road this November & December playing co-headline shows with Dreadzone!
Tickets go on sale Friday 4th April at 10am!
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@dreadzone.bsky.social #Tour2025 #TourAnnouncement

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matthew reed baker 🤘😇🤘 @matthewreedbaker.bsky.social · Mar 25

Greetings to @theorblive.bsky.social from northern New England...
I just drove near one of the landmarks from the Orbvs Terrarvm album, so I waved hello on your behalf!
cheers---mrb

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Mar 20

Celebrating 30 years of Orbus Terrarum!

Released in 1995, it took The Orb’s sound into deep, organic territory. Three decades later, it still sounds as fresh and immersive as ever.

What’s your favorite track or memory from this album?
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#TheOrb #OrbusTerrarum30 #AmbientPioneers #ChillOut

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Mar 17

We’re back on the road and supporting something very special that drops in June! A cookbook? Designer socks? … a new album? 🎧

Check these dates and grab tickets at TheOrb.com.
🚀✨
#theorb #littlefluffyclouds #uforb #tour #uktour #socks

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The Orb @theorblive.bsky.social · Feb 28

Only a few tickets left for our Scotland dates!

#Aberdeen is sold out, but tix left for #Glasgow and #Edinburgh! Join us and Ozric Tentacles for the most surreal sonic journey.

Tix - pclpresents.seetickets.com/search?q=the...

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