Berlin-based electronic music pioneer Ellen Allien has officially announced her upcoming studio album, New Life, scheduled for release on July 9th through her long-standing label, BPitch. To mark the announcement, the artist has unveiled the project's lead single, Steh Auf, providing a compelling first look at the record’s thematic and sonic direction.
Crafted across sessions in Berlin, Miami, and Ibiza, New Life serves as a deep exploration of autonomy, collective responsibility, and the power of community. Allien continues to refine her signature forward-facing techno aesthetic, weaving together hypnotic rhythms, darkwave textures, and poignant spoken-word passages. The production is further enriched by atmospheric sound design, incorporating environmental recordings and dystopian imagery that reflect the complexities of the modern era.
Steh Auf stands as the emotional centerpiece of the album, effectively capturing the tension between darkness and optimism. It reinforces Allien’s enduring commitment to club culture as a vital space for resistance and collective expression. The track serves as a bridge between the dancefloor’s intensity and a more introspective, experimental soundscape.
The forthcoming LP will feature ten tracks, including titles such as Cruising, Move It, Riot, and Mein Herz. These compositions continue Allien’s decades-long trajectory of pushing the boundaries of electronic music, blending raw energy with sophisticated, emotionally driven arrangements.
Listen to Steh Auf below:
