British rock band Black Country, New Road are back with a new album. Today, they’ve announced their third full-length, Forever Howlong, set for release on April 4th via Ninja Tune. They’ve also revealed dates for a 2025 tour, along with the first single, “Besties.”
Energetic and instrument-forward as ever, “Besties” is a bright introduction to the band’s next chapter following the departure of singer Isaac Wood in 2022. The accompanying music video, which premieres later today, is led by director and choreographer Rianne White who lends a definitively cinematic touch to the visual.
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Produced by James Ford, Forever Howlong is poised to center the band’s three female members: May Kershaw, Tyler Hyde, and Georgia Ellery. A statement about the album promises a record spotlighting “three distinct voices, which the band weave expertly together into an ambitious, meticulously detailed record that includes everything from folk to prog via baroque pop and touches of alt-rock.”
Forever Howlong will be available across a number of formats, including recycled black vinyl, a white label 2LP signed by the band, an Indie exclusive negative effect artworked 2LP, and a Collector’s Edition version featuring an alternate tracklisting on translucent eco jazz red vinyl.
The band has also shared plans for a US tour kicking off in Chicago in May. Throughout the month, they’ll hit Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, three cities throughout California, Portland, and Seattle. Once their time in America wraps, they’ll start a run of summer festival appearances, starting with Barcelona’s Primavera Sound. Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, February 7th via Ticketmaster.
Forever Howlong Artwork:
Forever Howlong Tracklist:
01. Besties
02. The Big Spin
03. Socks
04. Salem Sisters
05. Two Horses
06. Mary
07. Happy Birthday
08. For the Cold Country
09. Nancy Tries to Take the Night
10. Forever Howlong
11. Goodbye (Don’t Tell Me)
Black Country, New Road 2025 Tour Dates:
05/13 – Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed
05/14 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
05/16 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom ^
05/17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Block Party
05/19 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
05/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
05/22 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
05/23 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
05/24 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theater
06/07 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound
08/15 – Paredes De Coura, PT @ Paredes De Coura
08/17 – Biddinghuizen, NL @ Lowlands Festival
08/28 – 08/31 – Dorset, UK @ End Of The Road
09/11 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
09/12 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
09/15 – Dublin, IRE @ Olympia
09/18 – Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands
09/20 – Gateshead, UK @ The Glasshouse
09/22 – Bristol, UK @ Beacon
09/24 – Cambridge, UK @ The Corn Exchange
10/09 – Paris, FR @ Casino De Paris
10/10 – Nantes, FR @ Stereolux
10/12 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
10/14 – Cologne, DE @ Gloria
10/15 – Berlin, DE @ Astra
10/17 – Copenhagen, DK @ Vega
10/18 – Stockholm, SWE @ Fallan
10/19 – Oslo, NO @ Sentrum Scene
10/21 – Hamburg, DE @ Mojo
10/22 – Prague, CZ @ Roxy
10/23 – Lausanne, SWI @ Les Docks
10/25 – Milan, ITA @ Magazzini Generali
10/26 – Lyon, FR @ Epicerie Moderne
10/28 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
10/30 – Brighton, UK @ Brighton Dome
10/31 – London, UK @ O2 Brixton Academy
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