Four Tet and William Tyler Announce Collaborative Album, “41 Longfield Street Late ’80s”

Kieran Hebden, more commonly known as Four Tet, has teamed up with guitarist William Tyler to reveal a new album, 41 Longfield Street Late ’80s, due out in September.

The album’s announcement came via social media, where Hebden shared that the pair began recording over three years ago during sessions in Los Angeles. Alongside a collection of studio photos, he announced that the first single, a cover of Lyle Lovett’s “If I Had a Boat,” is out now.

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The project brings together two distinct musical voices, pairing Hebden’s textured production with Tyler’s expressive guitar work to explore new territory. Tyler, who previously played in Lambchop and Silver Jews, has since built a solo career defined by his contemplative blend of ambient folk and instrumental Americana. He finds an unlikely yet fluid match in Hebden’s ever-evolving palette.

Hebden said the albums primary influence was he and Tyler “discovered a shared deep connection to ‘80s American country and folk music—artists like Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, and Joe Ely.”

“I think we both in our own specific ways want to recontextualize a lot of music that we grew up with, regardless of the genre, and I think that’s what this album reflects,” Tyler added. “It’s a lot of nostalgia but it’s also very forward focused. I don’t even know what genre I’m supposed to be in at this point, but I trust Kieran and I love what we’ve done together. He’s become a dear friend and I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for us.”

The lead single offers the first look into that world. Their take on “If I Had a Boat” trades Lovett’s country tone for something more atmospheric and spacious. Tyler’s guitar takes the lead while Hebden surrounds it with ambient textures that slowly stretch and reframe the song’s emotion.

You can listen to “If I had a Boat” below and pre-order 41 Longfield Street Late ’80s here.