Released: 11/09/26
Chopping Mountain, the sixth album from Ibibio Sound Machine, is the band's most powerful expression yet of their mission to spread love, unity, and resistance through music. Marking the return of Max Grunhard as producer for the first time since 2019's Doko Mien, the album reflects the collective's own experiences and creative spirit.
Led by the extraordinary vocals of Eno Williams, the London-based group delivers a vibrant fusion of highlife, disco, afrobeat, funk, post-punk, and electropop. Tracks such as "Return to Sender," "Give Me Peace" featuring Dele Sosimi, and "Concept of Love" showcase the band's ability to transform personal stories and social messages into deeply rhythmic, uplifting music.
Built from energetic jam sessions and shaped by the chemistry of the full ensemble, Chopping Mountain explores freedom, connection, and hope in a world filled with uncertainty. It is a bold, joyful statement from a band continuing to push boundaries while celebrating the power of collective movement.