Following the recent news of the arrival of their third album Doko Mien on March 22, Ibibio Sound Machine return today with a fresh taste of the record in the guise of the groovesome, inclusive jam “Wanna Come Down.”

Frontwoman Eno Williams explains the song’s beckoning title: “The Ibibio lyrics of the track are about the healing power of the river, and the chorus, ‘Wanna come down to see you, get ready cos we’re gonna go’ is inviting people to come, dance, and get involved with what’s going on.”

Going into further detail about its genesis, saxophonist and keyboardist Max Grunhard adds, “The track came about when I heard Eno sing what ended up being the opening lines at a soundcheck on our last UK tour. We were in a big empty room at the time and I was struck by how cool it sounded, so I recorded it on my phone. When I got home, I started messing about with just that vocal from the phone, and so that’s how the song got started.”

“Wanna Come Down” follows hot on the heels of the recently released “Tell Me (Doko Mien),” which was added straight to the A List at BBC Radio 6 Music while also picking up further support across Radio 2, Radio X, and more.

With Ibibio Sound Machine’s spring dates fast approaching, the band recently offered fans a live early glimpse of new material from Doko Mien as part of KEXP’s International Clash Day at London’s Studio 9294 alongside the likes of Idles, Goat Girl, and Kero Kero Bonito. Adding to an already packed itinerary, the band have also recently been announced for this year’s Bluedot, Handmade, and Mostly Jazz festivals. Keep your eyes peeled for further news in the coming months, and in the meantime, see below for the group’s full tour schedule.

Ibibio Sound Machine on tour:
Mar 05 Brighton, UK – Concorde 2
Mar 09 Bristol, UK – Colston Hall
Mar 13 London, UK – 100 Club [SOLD OUT]
Mar 14 London, UK – 100 Club
Mar 15 Manchester, UK – YES
Mar 16 Manchester, UK – YES
Mar 18 Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall
Mar 20 New York, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
Mar 22 Montreal, QC – L’Astral
Mar 23 Toronto, ON – Mod Club
Mar 25 Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
Mar 27 Oakland, CA – New Parish
Mar 28 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
May 04 Leeds, UK – Live at Leeds
May 05 Leicester, UK – Handmade
May 24 London, UK – All Points East