Boys Noize is finally done waiting. The German producer returns on November 6 with a new album, 7LLVSION, his first solo LP since 2021’s +/—. To mark the occasion, he has shared “1+1+1,” a track built around EBM and new wave influences and featuring the Dutch vocalist ZEP. It arrives as the first taste of the record.
The announcement comes alongside a full-scale world tour that runs from September through January. Noize opens in San Francisco on September 26, performing as part of his Dog Blood project with Skrillex. The run closes in Australia, with dates in Perth and Hesse before wrapping in Sydney and Melbourne on New Year’s Day.
The Album Arrives After A Long Gap
Five years is a long time between records. 7LLVSION follows +/—. The new record picks up where that one left off, with “1+1+1” setting the tone.
The track draws on EBM and new wave, genres that sit outside the usual dance floor sound. ZEP joins him on vocals.
The Tour Covers The Globe
Noize is not doing a quick stop-and-drop. He is hitting cities across North America, Europe, China, and Australia. The schedule runs deep, with festival appearances mixed in alongside club shows.
The tour starts in San Francisco, where he plays at Portola and then stays for an after-party the same night. The next day takes him to San Diego for CRSSD Fest and CRSSD After Dark. That opening stretch sets the pace: two cities in two days, with festivals folded into the run.
Dates Worth Watching
The European leg runs through October, with stops in London, Bologna, Malaga, Paris, Barcelona, and Amsterdam. Each city gets a single show, except for Paris, which hosts one night at Mia Mao. The Spanish run is tight, with Malaga’s Brunch Electronik followed by Barcelona’s Nitsa.
The Chinese dates land in Zhuhai at the VAC Festival, while the Australian stretch runs through Perth, Hesse, Sydney, and Brisbane. The final month of the tour is packed, with Perth’s Radar Festival, Hesse’s Beyond the Valley, and Melbourne’s Let Them Eat Cake all within a few days of each other.
What The Album Means For Noize
7LLVSION is a statement of intent. After five years, Noize is showing that he can still make music that stands apart from the crowd. The choice of EBM and new wave for “1+1+1” signals a willingness to reach back into older forms of electronic music rather than chase the current hit sound.
“1+1+1” sets the tone for the record.
The tour dates support that. Noize is not playing the same arenas week after week. He is moving through festivals, clubs, and smaller rooms, building a schedule that rewards fans who want to see him live in different settings.
The Road Ahead
The next few months will be busy. Noize has to balance album promotion with touring, and the schedule does not leave much room for breathing. The album drops on November 6, and the tour runs until January 2.
The Australian stretch is the final part of the run. Perth, Hesse, Sydney, and Brisbane all get shows, with Melbourne closing the door on New Year’s Day. That final month will test how well the schedule holds together.
A Real Return, Not A Stunt
A five-year gap between albums is a long one. Most artists release new material far more often than that. Noize chose to wait, and now he is making up for lost time with both a record and a full tour.
The combination of the album and the tour is a clear signal that Noize is back. The world tour spans North America, Europe, China, and Australia, and it is packed with festival appearances. This is not a small run of shows in one country. This is a global return.
The album itself is the anchor. Without 7LLVSION, the tour would be a series of performances of old material. With it, the shows become a chance to hear the new record live alongside everything else he has made over the years.
Noize has set a high bar for himself. The album has to live up to the hype, and the tour has to hold together across five continents. Fans have waited five years for new music. Now they have both the record and the road to watch.
The next few months will tell us if he has delivered.
Source material: “Boys Noize Announces First Album in Five Years and World Tour,” Pitchfork.
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