Since emerging in the mid-2000s, Doug Applin p/k/a Emancipator has become one of electronic
music's most distinctive voices, known for blending downtempo beats, live instrumentation, and
evocative melodies into immersive sonic landscapes. Through his independent label, Loci
Records, he has cultivated a global community of listeners while continuing to push the
boundaries between electronic, acoustic, and cinematic music.
In 2026 Emancipator returns with “Chrysalis” his first studio album in 6 years coming September
26 th on his Loci Records imprint. Leading the charge is the standout first single "The Painted
Lady”, a breathtaking new collaboration with acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-
instrumentalist Kishi Bashi which is out now.
Emancipator is hitting the road at the end of 2026 for the Chrysalis Tour accompanied by long-
time touring member of Emancipator, musical collaborator Ilya Goldberg p/k/a Lapa.