Particle Kid Shares Lanois Single From Debut Album
The duo released "Even the Birds" from their 11-song debut The Ocean Floor, which is not available on Spotify or Amazon Music.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Folk
Particle Kid and Daniel Lanois released the lead single "Even the Birds" from their debut full-length album The Ocean Floor, an 11-song record released through Loosegroove Records. The album will be available on Bandcamp, other digital services, vinyl, and CD, but not on Spotify or Amazon Music.
Why it matters
The album's exclusion from major streaming platforms reflects Micah Nelson's criticism of Spotify's business practices and investments. For U.S. listeners, the release shows how independent artists are choosing alternative distribution channels.
The Ocean Floor contains 11 songs and was recorded over 10 days at Bella Vista studio in Los Angeles. Additional tour dates are expected, but no sales or streaming figures are available yet.
The players
Micah Nelson
Micah Nelson is a 36-year-old musician, the youngest son of country icon Willie Nelson, and a founding board member of the Flow platform.
Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois is a Grammy-winning record producer and musician known for his work with U2 and Bob Dylan, who turned 75 in September.
Loosegroove Records
Loosegroove Records is an independent label that released The Ocean Floor.
The details
Daniel Lanois' Bella Vista studio was the recording site, combining original recordings with performances by Aroyn Day and Kyle Crane. "Even the Birds," directed by Micah Nelson, is built around intertwined Moog, synthesizers, and drum machines.
Timeline
Nov. 4, 2026: "Even the Birds" single and video released.
Feb. 26, 2027: The Ocean Floor album release date.
Feb. 27, 2027: First 2027 performance at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles.
Industry Dynamics
The decision to keep The Ocean Floor off Spotify and Amazon Music follows a broader pattern of independent musicians seeking direct-to-fan platforms like Bandcamp rather than relying on major streaming services. Nelson's public criticism of Spotify's business practices places this release within an ongoing debate over how streaming revenue is shared with artists.
Listeners who want The Ocean Floor will need to buy it on Bandcamp, through other digital services, or on vinyl or CD, since it will not appear on Spotify or Amazon Music. Fans can see the duo live at the seven announced 2027 performances beginning February 27 in Los Angeles.
The takeaway
Readers who prefer to support artists directly should note that buying from Bandcamp or physical formats is the way to get The Ocean Floor now. Waiting for streaming availability may not be an option for this release.
What happens next
Particle Kid and Lanois will perform seven 2027 dates, beginning with Hollywood Forever on February 27, 2027, and additional tour dates are expected shortly.
Further reading
For more on the genre behind this release, browse Folk music coverage on the United States edition.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SPIN.
