Hercules & Love Affair, the ever-evolving dance-music project led by Andy Butler, are officially stepping back into the spotlight. Their new EP, Someone Else Is Calling, arrives December 12 on Stratasonic — the group’s first major release since the reflective and emotionally charged In Amber in 2022.
Back to the Club
After the somber, textured explorations of In Amber, Butler has shifted the project back toward its club-driven roots. The title track, “Someone Else Is Calling,” features Icelandic vocalist Elín Ey (Hips & Lips) alongside Quinn Whalley of Paranoid London. Together, they craft a hypnotic, groove-heavy sound that channels the project’s iconic fusion of house, disco, and emotional immediacy.
The chemistry between Butler and Ey deepens the track, especially given her previous contributions on In Amber. Whalley’s raw, London-rave production edge adds a driving pulse that brings the song squarely into the dancefloor’s orbit.
On Tour and Gaining Momentum
Hercules & Love Affair are also back on the road, performing a string of North American dates including Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, with European stops in Manchester and Berlin to follow. The timing of the EP release couldn’t be better — fans will likely get to experience the new material live as it rolls out.
Why This EP Feels Big
This release feels significant for several reasons.
It marks a reconnection with the dance-oriented energy that defined the project’s earliest impact, while still carrying the emotional weight that Butler has been exploring more deeply in recent years.
It also represents an evolution in sound, blending introspection with renewed physicality — a bridge between the shadowy mood of In Amber and the celebratory pulse of their earlier work.
And importantly, it showcases powerful collaborative voices: Elín Ey’s emotive clarity and Quinn Whalley’s underground-leaning production sharpen Butler’s vision into something both intimate and electrifying.
Final Thoughts
Someone Else Is Calling isn’t just a new chapter — it’s a revitalization. Hercules & Love Affair are reaffirming everything that has made the project so adored: queer-rooted dance music, emotionally rich songwriting, and deep, pulsating grooves that pull you in both physically and spiritually.
With the EP landing December 12, the countdown is officially on. And if you catch them on tour, expect to feel that call — loud, shimmering, and irresistible — straight from the dancefloor.