Inferno

Inferno is the fifth studio album by Scottish electronic music duo Boards of Canada, released on 29 May 2026 by Warp. It was the duo's first studio album in thirteen years, following Tomorrow's Harvest (2013). An electronic and ambient album described as IDM and hauntology, the album has been called the duo's response to a darker zeitgeist, with allusions to biblical themes, spirituality, and the occult. Recorded at Hexagon Sun studio in Pentland Hills, Scotland, its instrumentation contains guitars, live drums, and synths, adopting a live sound and prominently including sampled vocals. Members Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin are credited on the album as instrumentalists and sound designers, with all production and writing on a majority of the album's tracks credited solely to Sandison.

The album's promotional campaign began in April 2026 when unlabeled VHS tapes were mailed to fans and posters appeared without explanation in various cities worldwide. The track "Deep Time" (originally designated "Tape 05") was shared online later that month, followed by the official announcement of the album. The single "Introit / Prophecy at 1420 MHz" was released in early May, accompanied by a music video directed by Robert Beatty. Listening sessions occurred in seven locations across the world in late May. Upon release the composition and themes of Inferno received widespread praise, and the album was lauded as a relevant return for Boards of Canada. The album reached top ten placement of several albums charts worldwide.