XL Recordings is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Archy Marshall’s aka King Krule A New Place 2 Drown with the release of a newly remastered instrumental edition, available digitally now. A 12” vinyl version will follow on 16 January.

Also released today is “When And Why”, an unearthed single created at the same time as A New Place 2 Drown. Considered something of a myth among fans, the song was first heard during Archy Marshall’s guest appearance on Mount Kimbie’s NTS residency. Now, a decade on, “When And Why” is finally available in full.

Originally released on 10 December 2015, A New Place 2 Drown remains a singular entry in the Archy Marshall catalogue. Known to many for his work as King Krule, Marshall released A New Place 2 Drown under his own name,

Developed in parallel with a visual world shaped by his brother and longtime collaborator, Jack Marshall, the quietly influential project stands as a multidisciplinary love letter to their home of South London. Originally released alongside a Will Robson-Scott–directed short film and a book of artworks, photography, and poetry by the Marshall brothers.

The 2025 instrumental edition offers a newly illuminated perspective on the record’s sonic core, drawing attention to the production craft that underpins the project. By stripping the songs back to their foundations, the release highlights the textures, rhythmic detail, and atmospheric depth.

Archy Marshall
A New Place 2 Drown
Tracklist
XL Recordings

1. Any God of Yours (Instrumental)
2. Swell (Instrumental)
3. Arise Dear Brother (Instrumental)
4. Ammi Ammi (Instrumental)
5. Buffed Sky (Instrumental)
6. Sex With Nobody (Instrumental)
7. Eye’s Drift (Instrumental)
8. The Sea Liner MK 1 (Instrumental)
9. Empty Vessels (Instrumental)
10. New Builds (Instrumental)
11. Dull Boys (Instrumental)
12. Thames Water (Instrumental)

Pre-order A New Place 2 Down HERE