Lichtung

LICHTUNG — OUT NOW ON MUTE RECORDS

hackedepicciotto’s new album LICHTUNG was released on 10 July 2026 via Mute Records.

The album marks a turning point for Danielle de Picciotto and Alexander Hacke, following 14 years of nomadic life and their decision to settle on the outskirts of Berlin. Lichtung means “a clearing” — a place where light suddenly appears in a dark forest — and reflects this new chapter of stillness, reflection and renewal.

Musically, LICHTUNG expands the duo’s distinctive language through electronics, long-form compositions and interconnected pieces. For the first time, Danielle’s lyrics are written entirely in German, the language of her adopted home.

Both deeply personal and outward-looking, LICHTUNG continues hackedepicciotto’s exploration of sound, place, change and the world around them.

Released by Mute Records and available now on limited-edition candy-coloured vinyl, CD and digitally.