MAPS New Single “A.M.A.” Out June 25th

MAPS   New Single “A.M.A.” Out June 25th   Featuring Remixes by:  SUSANNE SUNDFØR, THE INVISIBLE, LEGOWELT and MAPS   LISTEN TO "A.M.A." HERE   DOWNLOAD THE SUSANNE SUNDFØR REMIX   NEW ALBUM – VICISSITUDE Out July 9th, 2013     Maps – aka James Chapman –will release his new single “A.M.A.” on June 25th, 2013.  The opening track from the new album Vicissitude , out July 9th, is available via download and limited edition 12” vinyl.   The digital download features a remix by the Norwegian songwriter Susanne Sundfør who has collaborated previously with Maps and recently featured on the M83 soundtrack for the film Oblivion .    Download Sundfør’s remix HERE   “A.M.A.” draws you into the forthcoming new album, Vicissitude (out on July 9th) enveloping you with a curtain of thumping percussion that cascades into a shimmering chorus. Soaring melodies and lyrics introduce two of the main themes of the album – change and hope.   The hand stamped 12”, available exclusively through Rough Trade, features the original version, previously one of Rough Trade & The Guardian’s Tracks of the Week, alongside remixes from Dutch electronic artists Legowelt  and fellow Mercury nominees The Invisible alongside a remix from Maps himself.   Pre-order here via iTunes   With Chapman as the sole creative force behind the music, every Maps album is defined entirely by where his head was at during the recording process. His sophomore release, Turning The Mind churns like a hedonistic after party, picking up where Maps critically acclaimed and Mercury Prize Nominated debut, We Can Create left off. Vicissitude is Maps latest triumph---showcasing Chapman’s spoils from his continuous battle to dig deep, confront reality and conquer new musical territory.   As with previous releases, Vicissitude was primarily recorded at Maps’ home in Northampton and was mixed by Ken Thomas (Sugarcubes, M83, Sigur Ros) and Jolyon Thomas.   Vicissitude focuses, tightens and sharpens Maps' expansive sound. The album might have been born from a long period of self-contemplation, but maybe you do need a while to get simple answers to the difficult questions.   Time to face the light.   A.M.A TRACKLISTING:   Digital A.M.A. – Original version A.M.A. – Susanne Sundfør remix A.M.A. – The Invisible remix A.M.A. – Maps remix   Limited Edition12” A.M.A. – Original version A.M.A. – Maps remix A.M.A. – Legowelt remix A.M.A. – The Invisible remix   “A.M.A.” follows the exclusive limited edition 12” release of  “I Heard Them Say” via Boomkat. Backed with remixes by Andy Stott and Maps , the 12” sold out immediately, you can hear the a-side here.   Watch: The trailer for Vicissitude   Listen: “I Heard Them Say” remixed by Andy Stott   Listen: “I Heard Them Say”   Listen: “A.M.A”   Download: “A.M.A” remixed by Susanne Sundfør