New Territories (album)

New Territories is a studio album by the British alternative rock band, These New Puritans. It was released on August 21, 2020, via Infectious Music. The album is the band's fourth studio release, following 2013's Field of Reeds.

New Territories marks a shift in the band's sound, incorporating elements of electronic music, post-punk, and industrial influences alongside their signature experimental art-rock. Lyrically, the album explores themes of identity, technology, urban landscapes, and societal anxieties.

The album was preceded by several singles, including "Anti-Coastal," "Beyond Black Suns," and "Inside the Rose." It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its ambitious scope, innovative production, and thought-provoking themes. Some reviewers noted the album's darker and more abrasive sound compared to the band's previous work.

The album title, New Territories, is interpreted as a reflection of the band's exploration of new sonic landscapes and thematic territories, as well as referencing the historical New Territories region of Hong Kong.