The Leaf Label Will Release The Comet Is Coming Box Set
A new 10th-anniversary box set will chronicle the band's early career and feature four previously unreleased tracks.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Reggae
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The Leaf Label will issue a career-spanning box set on November 20, 2026, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Comet Is Coming's debut album. The collection, titled Exploding In Slow Motion: The Complete Channel The Spirits Recordings 2013-2017CE, arrives following the band's 2023 dissolution.
Why it matters
This release provides a comprehensive look at the group's foundational output recorded between 2013 and 2017. It serves as an archival retrospective of the London-based band, which produced three albums and several EPs during its tenure.
The box set compiles recordings from 2013-2017, including the original album, the Prophecy and Death To The Planet EPs, and four previously unreleased songs. This marks a milestone for the group that released three studio albums before disbanding.
The players
The Comet Is Coming
This London-based band was a prominent musical group that released three albums and several EPs before disbanding in 2023.
The Leaf Label
This independent record label is managing the production and release of the band's 10th-anniversary retrospective box set.
The details
The set includes the band's debut and subsequent EPs alongside rare material. Fans received an early preview on October 6, 2026, with the release of the instrumental track Late Night Party Jam 2, which was originally recorded in 2013.
Timeline
2013: The instrumental track Late Night Party Jam 2 was recorded.
2013-2017: The period covered by the recordings in the box set.
2023: The band officially disbanded.
October 6, 2026: The band released the track Late Night Party Jam 2.
November 20, 2026: The Leaf Label will release the box set.
Industry Dynamics
This release underscores the growing trend of labels revisiting indie-jazz and experimental catalogs to capitalize on archival interest after an act's dissolution. It follows the pattern of legacy artists or estates leveraging significant anniversaries to market comprehensive box sets to a dedicated fanbase.
Fans can pre-order the collection ahead of its November 20 release date. The availability of previously unreleased material and rarities offers listeners the chance to complete their digital or physical collections of the group's work.
The takeaway
Archival box sets allow fans to engage with unreleased studio sessions long after an act has stopped performing together. This release highlights how labels can extend the lifecycle of an artist's catalog through thorough compilation work.
Further reading
Explore more artist retrospectives and archival projects in the Reggae section.
More information
To reserve a copy, Pre-order the box set.
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