The brand new Soft Machine studio album Other Doors has now been recorded, mixed and mastered and will be released on 30 June 2023.The band’s first studio album since 2018’s ‘Hidden Details’ it marks a new chapter in the history of the band – both an ending and a beginning for this unique band that has now been in existence for 55 years. The album introduces Fred Baker on bass and marks the final appearance on record of the band’s legendary drummer John Marshall who has announced his retirement. Other Doors will be available in three different versions, all limited. Turqoise and green vinyl editions will be out in limited and nummbered runs of 300 copies whereas a superdeluxe marbled vinyl edition including a signed postcard, a full-colour album design slipmat and a Soft Machine tote bag will be limited to 150 copies only.