Directed by Daniel Nellis, the video – which sees lead singer Vincent Neff cycling through a parallel universe to the hypnotic beat of his band’s trance-infused dance anthem – boasts impressive neon visuals and an interesting backstory. The group explains via their socials: 

“The lyrics are a bit of an ode to watching the Tour de France with Pete Shelley’s signature track playing as a kid. We thought it would be fun to build upon that with the video, which sees Vinny being put through his paces, ramping up in speed until he breaks beyond reality.”

Nellis adds: “In ‘Slipstream’ we join Vinny on his wayward journey through a twilight town. In this parallel universe characters are stuck in motion forever, their soundtrack cosmically transmitted between them, leaving each other in a state of ecstasy. Vinny’s search for his non-existent destination leaves him in ever increasing kinetic states of blissful speed fed highs, leaving the others in his world forever and ever in his Slipstream.”

Check out the video below:

The kaleidoscopic visuals provide the perfect accompaniment to the synth-laden sonic landscape concocted by a revitalised Django Django. “Slipstream”, like the rest of the tracks on Off Planet, was born out of lockdown, when the group chose to approach their songwriting from a different angle, abandoning all preconceived rules, embracing widespread collaboration and exploring new ideas.

In an effort to deconstruct the band’s identity, Django Django co-founder and producer Dave Maclean drew from their long history of disparate influences, delivering a new range of sounds and rhythms intended to convey the astral themes of the record. Soon enough, the concept of a double album – with each side representing a different planet – was formed.

The result is a sprawling, unpredictable and genre-bending project whose release plan is every bit as unconventional as its presentation (the band unveiled each of the four sides in respective monthly instalments). 

In support of their new record, Django Django have announced an Off Planet headline UK and European tour.

See below for UK dates:

10/12/2023 – SWX – Bristol
12/12 – Liquid Room – Edinburgh
13/12 – New Century Hall – Manchester
14/12 – Koko – London
16/12 – The Button Factory – Dublin

Tickets can be purchased here.

Buy/stream Off Planet here.

Hot Chip & Friends: Supporting @crisis_uk
We are very proud to announce that on the 18th December Hot Chip & Friends will go “Straight To The Morning” with one long B2B DJ set in support of @crisis_uk, the national charity for people who are homeless. https://t.co/cHWtCtpKoT pic.twitter.com/mCp9sc38Z7

— Hot Chip (@Hot_Chip) December 8, 2020

All proceeds of the event will go to Crisis UK, a national charity that seeks to provide resources for homeless people, and those in dire situations across the UK. The ongoing global pandemic has meant that many people are struggling more than ever, and the charity promises to help as many individuals as possible get the resources they need.

The event will feature collaborations from artists such as Jarvis Cocker, Superorganism, Dillon Francis, Django Django and more. Cocker recently collaborated with the band on their latest single ‘Straight To The Morning’, receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

The band spoke about the event with excitement and passion, speaking highly of the charity.
“We’re glad to be able to support the essential work that Crisis is doing with the homeless community at this time of year when so many factors combine to make life extremely difficult for vulnerable people on the streets or in temporary accommodation,” The group said in the statement.

You can buy tickets to the livestream here.