The return to RAR Studios: The genesis of Celebration
The electronic music ecosystem is witnessing a new collaborative milestone of great relevance. TOMORA, the joint project formed by legendary producer Tom Rowlands, a fundamental pillar of The Chemical Brothers, and acclaimed Norwegian artist AURORA, has confirmed the release of their new EP titled Celebration. Following the resounding success achieved with their debut album Come Closer in April of this year, the duo has not slowed their creative momentum. After an intense summer season that included standout performances on main stages at internationally renowned festivals such as Coachella and Fuji Rock, the artists returned to the intimacy of RAR Studios, located in Sussex, to materialize this new record.
The digital release of this highly anticipated extended play is scheduled for October 16, 2026. Additionally, collectors, DJs, and purists of the physical format will be able to purchase limited editions on vinyl and CD starting November 27. The title track, which gives the EP its name, is already available on all streaming platforms, serving as a powerful preview of the sonic direction the act has taken. This announcement also coincides with a very prolific period for AURORA, who recently released the deluxe version of her solo album What Happened To The Heart?.
Official tracklist and sonic exploration in the studio
Faithful to their amalgam of modular synthesis, analog drum machines, and ethereal vocal textures, the EP Celebration captures the raw energy and intensity that the duo has perfected during their recent live performances. The work consists of five tracks that skillfully transition between high-octane dancefloor groove and more experimental ambient passages. The inclusion of a "Ritual Mix" of the title track suggests a clear intention to adapt the work for DJ sets and the most demanding dancefloors, providing a hypnotic cadence characteristic of club electronics.
Another of the great attractions of this release is the inclusion of a ten-minute extended version recorded live from the studio of the track "In a Minute." This track, which originally closed their debut album, is now presented as an expansive journey where Rowlands' sequencers and AURORA's voice interact in real-time, demonstrating the power of electronic improvisation.
- Celebration
- Hold On Let Go
- What Do We Got?
- Celebration (Ritual Mix)
- In a Minute (Live From The Studio Version)
Celebration is a privilege. Celebration is a person. Celebration is a funeral and celebration is a ritual. It is human nature. And it is a human necessity. We should all be celebrated, as true human beings.
— TOMORA
Global expansion: New dates for the international tour
The impact of the project transcends digital platforms, consolidating itself strongly in the live circuit. Taking advantage of the EP announcement, TOMORA has revealed new dates for their international tour, proving that their stage proposal needs to be experienced live. The duo has confirmed their first headliner concerts on the American continent for 2027, scheduling high-profile performances at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York on March 24 and at the Pabellón Oeste in Mexico City on March 26.
These new transatlantic stops are added to an extensive tour of the United Kingdom and Europe scheduled for the months of October and November 2026. During this imminent autumn tour, the act will present their sonic arsenal at iconic venues in the music scene such as the Roundhouse in London (where they have already sold out tickets), the avant-garde space Amare in The Hague, and the renowned club L'Aéronef in Lille. The rapid sale of tickets reflects the high demand their proposal has generated among clubbing followers.
Electronic synergy: The masterful fusion of two worlds
The convergence between the hard-hitting BPMs and the technical mastery of hardware that Tom Rowlands has been demonstrating for decades, together with AURORA's avant-garde sensibility, has resulted in one of the most stimulating projects of the current year in the music industry. Celebration not only acts as a natural epilogue to their first full-length, but also reaffirms the ability of the electronic scene to reinvent itself through cross-genre collaborations. By bringing the cathartic energy of their live acts directly to the mixing desk, TOMORA ensures that their mark on the 2026 music landscape is as deep as it is innovative, setting a new standard for collaborative projects in the techno and alternative pop spectrum.
