Blood Orange Releases First Song in Three Years Featuring Polachek, Caesar

Blood Orange, the musical project of Dev Hynes, has released "The Field," his first new song in over three years, featuring contributions from The Durutti Column, Tariq Al-Sabir, Daniel Caesar, Caroline Polachek, and Eva Tolkin. The track blends electro-soul, dream-pop, and breakbeats, and samples Vini Reilly’s guitar work, with Hynes providing vocals, piano, cello, and production. The accompanying music video, directed by Hynes, depicts performances in a rural setting, reflecting the song's themes of deep breaths in country fields and memories. Since his last full-length album in 2018, Hynes has remained active by scoring films like Paul Schrader’s Master Gardener, producing for artists such as Lorde, and performing as Harry Styles’ opening act at Madison Square Garden. In 2024, Hynes earned a Latin Grammy for his production on Nathy Peluso’s track, and he continues to collaborate widely in the music scene. "The Field" is now available on all streaming platforms, marking a significant return for Blood Orange.