Brit-pop legends The Bluetones have officially announced the release of their first new music since 2010, marking their return with a highly anticipated EP. This release also inaugurates their own label, Brainhole Records, and is the first of a trilogy set to roll out over the next 6-8 months. Formed in 1993, The Bluetones quickly became a significant force in the UK music scene, achieving thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums during the Britpop era.
“For the first time since we formed, the music isn’t driven by an outside agenda or a need to fill somebody else’s schedule. It feels like the purest thing we’ve done since we were a signed band,” says frontman Mark Morriss. The EP’s lead single, ‘Drive Thru’, reflects this renewed sense of creative freedom, with Morriss describing the song as “about abandoning the past and embracing the unknown. It’s about not being tied down by other people’s perceptions of you and just going for it. Plus, it rocks.”
The EP showcases the band’s enduring chemistry, a blend of instinctive songwriting and tight arrangements, honed by decades of collaboration. The original lineup—Mark Morriss, Adam Devlin, Scott Morriss, and Eds Chesters—remains intact, contributing to the EP’s vibrant sound, already being hailed as one of their most exhilarating releases.
To celebrate their return, The Bluetones will embark on a UK and Irish tour, performing new tracks alongside the classics that solidified their status as one of Britain’s most enduring indie bands. Fans can also support the band’s new phase with brand-new merchandise available online.
Tickets available here: https://bluetones.band/live/
Preview ‘Drive Thru’ from the upcoming EP below:
