GOGO PENGUIN Necessary Fictions (2025 UK/EU limited edition 12-track double album 2-LP on classic black vinyl. Manchester-based trio GoGo Penguin return with Necessary Fictions, an ambitious new studio album that pushes their sound into bold new territory. Fusing jazz, classical and electronic elements, the group - pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka, and drummer Jon Scott - embrace creative evolution like never before, incorporating modular synths and, for the first time, guest contributors. The album includes collaborations with the acclaimed Manchester Collective, led by Rakhi Singh, and a vocal appearance by singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko on "Forgive The Damages" - marking the first use of vocals on a GoGo Penguin record. With these elements, Necessary Fictions opens fresh pathways while staying grounded in the band's core identity: rhythmic sophistication, melodic clarity, and sonic exploration. Picture sleeve, factory sealed)