It’s overused I know, but indie pop legends (you find me a better description….) return with a new single Excuse Me, accompanied by news of a new album Highway To Heavenly, out on February 27th via Skep Wax. The original line-up; Amelia Fletcher, Peter Momtchilloff, Cathy Rogers and Rob Pursey are joined on drums by Ian Button, who takes on replacing the irreplaceable and much missed Matthew Fletcher.
Excuse Me sounds like they’ve never been away – all sweet melodies, the pulsating, punky jangle still in effect and edges are deliberately frayed into this gorgeous, organic bundle of DIY indie pop. If you’re not smiling within seconds and dancing within a minute, then there’s something seriously missing in your life.
Check it out, below
The band are also going on tour basically everywhere. Check out the details here
TOUR DATES
(NB Shows from 7 May onwards not previously announced)
25 Feb COVENTRY, Just Dropped In (with CD/LP)
26 Feb LONDON The Lexington
28 Feb ATHENS Temple
5 Mar RAMSGATE Music Hall
6 Mar PARIS Petit Bain
8 Mar LONDON The Lexington (matinee, all ages)
14 Mar OXFORD The Nest
18 Mar MANCHESTER Yes
19 Mar GLASGOW Mono
20 Mar SUNDERLAND Pop Recs
21 Mar SHEFFIELD Sidney & Matilda
26 Mar BRIGHTON Hope & Ruin
4 Apr CARDIFF Wales Goes Pop
16 Apr WASHINGTON DC Black Cat
17 Apr PHILADELPHIA Johnny Brenda’s
18 Apr NEW YORK Bowery Ballroom
19 Apr BOSTON The Sinclair
21 Apr TORONTO The Great Hall
23 Apr CHICAGO Empty Bottle
7 May VALENCIA, Loco Club
8 May MADRID Sala Galileo Galilei
10 May SAN SEBASTIAN Sala Dabadaba
21 Jun SAN DIEGO Casbah
22 Jun LOS ANGELES Regent Theater
24 Jun SAN FRANCISCO Great American Music Hall
26 Jun PORTLAND Aladdin Theater
27 Jun SEATTLE The Crocodile
28 Jun VANCOUVER Hollywood Theatre
Tickets for most gigs are already on sale. The West Coast shows will go on sale on 9 January. Latest gig details for all Skep Wax bands can be found at skepwax.com/live
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