Daphni Announces New Album ‘Butterfly’ with Surprise Caribou Collaboration

Dan Snaith has announced his first Daphni album in four years. The new record is titled ‘Butterfly’. It is scheduled for release on February 6, 2026.

This marks a significant return for the electronic project. The album will be released via Snaith’s own Jiaolong imprint.

Blurring the Lines Between Daphni and Caribou

Snaith shared two tracks from the upcoming album. One track, “Waiting So Long”, features a vocal from his Caribou alter-ego. This is a first for the Daphni project.

According to Jiaolong records, Snaith explained the unique collaboration. He said the track started as an instrumental Daphni piece. The vocal melody emerged naturally during the creative process.

He described the final result as sounding like “Daphni had sampled a Caribou vocal”. This blurs the traditional boundaries between his two musical identities. The decision on which alias a track belongs to is based on gut instinct.

An Album Forged in the Club

The album’s creative direction remains rooted in dance floors. Snaith confirmed most tracks were made for his DJ sets. He regularly plays them during his performances.

However, ‘Butterfly’ also includes slower, weirder compositions. These tracks are designed for specific club environments. One German club, Open Ground in Wuppertal, heavily influenced the album’s sound.

Fans have already heard some material. Tracks like “Sad Piano House” and “Clap Your Hands” were released in the years following 2022’s ‘Cherry’. The full 16-track album completes this creative cycle.

The announcement solidifies Dan Snaith’s position as a leading voice in electronic music. His new album ‘Butterfly’ promises a unique fusion of his Daphni and Caribou sensibilities. This long-awaited release is set to captivate audiences in early 2026.

Thought you’d like to know

When is the Daphni ‘Butterfly’ album release date?

The album ‘Butterfly’ will be released on February 6, 2026. It is the first Daphni album in four years. The project is led by Dan Snaith.

What is the collaboration on ‘Waiting So Long’?

The track ‘Waiting So Long’ features a vocal from Snaith’s other project, Caribou. This is the first time a Daphni track has included his own singing. Snaith says it felt like a natural fusion of both aliases.

How many tracks are on the new album?

The ‘Butterfly’ album contains 16 total tracks. Several, like “Sad Piano House”, were previously released as singles. The full collection completes the creative period since his last album.

Where was the album influenced?

Snaith cited a specific club as a major influence. Open Ground in Wuppertal, Germany helped shape the album’s sound. The music is primarily designed for DJ sets and club environments.

What label is releasing ‘Butterfly’?

The album will be released on Snaith’s own label, Jiaolong. This is the same imprint that has released previous Daphni material. It maintains artistic control for the electronic producer.