See: Metronomy launch video for new single Lately, plus album and tour news

Metronomy are gearing up for their new, sixth album, in the Autumn and have released their first new music since 2016’s ‘Summer 08’ album in the form of a new track, Lately.

It’s classic Metronomy, with the eerie Stranger Things like synths at the start, taking more of a back seat as these sparkling chords and drums come to the fore. As it hits the verse, it’s stripped back to just a repetitive guitar plugging the gaps. It’s the chorus that brings the fun and the funk, prickling with life and sentiment and downright melodic. Compulsive listening.

Metronomy main man Joe Mount also makes his directorial debut with the accomapnying visuals, saying

“This music video is a pop promo in the grand tradition of pop promos: End of school on a Friday afternoon, Mysterious little people that live in a cassette tape, concerned parents and special FX. The song and video are both about growing up.

I’ve absolutely loved taking the opportunity to direct our own music videos. I have quite strong opinions on what music videos are for in 2019 and how they should be presented and this has been a chance for me to put my money where my mouth is!

The most impressive thing I’ve realised is how much of a group effort creating a music video is. I’ve always known it, but this time I’ve obviously worked much closer with the various characters, involved in every department. So, thank you to them.”

Check it out, here

Catch Metronomy at a nearby gathering with a summer festival schedule that covers thirteen countries. The dates are:

JUNE

1^st – France, Paris, We Love Green

13^th – Norway, Oslo, Piknik Parken

15^th – Germany, Duisburg, Traimzeit Festival

21^st – Italy, Milan, Music Is My Radar

28^th – Switzerland, St. Gallen, Open Air Festival

29^th – Luxembourg, Siren’s Call

JULY

4^th – Scotland, Glasgow, Electric Fields (headliners)

5^th – Morocco, Casablanca, Jazzablanca

10^th – Spain, Madrid, Mad Cool

13^th – Belgium, Dour Festival

14^th – France, Tours, Terres Du Son

18^th – Portugal, Lisbon, Super Bock Super Rock

20^th – Germany, Freiburg, ZMF Festival

25^th – Switzerland, Lugano, ROAM

26^th – France, Saint-Tropez, Plage de Rock

28^th – France, Aulnoye-Aymeries, Les Nuits Secrètes 

AUGUST 

17^th – France, Saint-Malo, La Route du Rock

24^th – Poland, Chorzów, Fest

31^st – Ireland, Electric Picnic

SEPTEMBER

1^st – England, End of the Road