Floating Points
Floating Points will debut his Sunflower Sound System at Head Trip in Indio, California, October 2026, marking a high-profile live appearance. He is also booked for III Points Festival and Field Day 2026, expanding his festival presence across the United States. Earlier in the year he released the ballet-score album "Mere Mortals," showcasing his latest compositional direction. These confirmed festival dates and new release signal a renewed period of activity for the artist.
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Tour score
14 signals since Aug 2025.
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Buzz timeline
How the buzz has moved since April.
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11 rumors and reports plotted.
- Release, Jun 5
- Release, Sep 1
Signs of a return
The announcements, reports and rumors behind the score.
3w agoHead Trip & Floating Points Unveil Lineup For US Debut Of Sunflower Sound System3w ago · news.pollstar.com · Floating Points’ Sunflower Sound System, a custom hi-fi environment with a spatial sound system to deliver an…
Official1mo agoFloating Points1mo ago · rockdelux.com · Crítica de “Mere Mortals” (2026), disco de Floating Points, en Rockdelux. Por Diego Rubio.
New release1mo agoFloating Points, “Mere Mortals”1mo ago · daily.bandcamp.com · Sam Shephard leans into curiosity in the spirit of the Pandora myth on his first-ever theatrical score. Read…
New release1mo agoListen to Floating Points’ New Album, a Ballet Score About Pandora’s Box1mo ago · pitchfork.com · “Pandora’s about bringing hell to Earth,” says Sam Shepherd. “She really represents curiosity and change”
New release1mo agoBest New Albums this week: Mike D, Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, Turnstile, Busta Rhymes x J Dilla, Alabama Shakes, Floating Points, Saul Williams...1mo ago · nialler9.com · Our recommended new album and EPs releases this week.
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About Floating Points
British electronic producer Sam Shepherd, known as Floating Points, crafts intricate, jazz-inflected dance music that blends analog synths, complex rhythms, and immersive spatial sound design. He has built a reputation for meticulous live shows, often featuring his custom Sunflower Sound System that delivers high-fidelity, multi-dimensional audio experiences praised by critics and fans alike. While no full-scale tour is announced, Floating Points is slated to appear at several festivals later this year, including the Head Trip debut in Indio, California in October 2026, as well as slots at III Points Festival and Field Day 2026, and he released the ballet-score album "Mere Mortals" in August 2026.
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- 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is Floating Points touring in 2026?
No tour dates for Floating Points are currently announced. Tour buzz score: 55/100 (Warming Up).
Are there tour rumors for Floating Points?
Floating Points will debut his Sunflower Sound System at Head Trip in Indio, California, October 2026, marking a high-profile live appearance. He is also booked for III Points Festival and Field Day 2026, expanding his festival presence across the United States. Earlier in the...
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