Slow Club’s latest single “The Dog” is reflective of the themes on their hit second album “Paradise” – it carries within it a dark, thoughtful view of the world.
A highlight of their live set that sees Rebecca Taylor take her seat behind the drum kit, “The Dog” has been reworked for it’s single release. The vocal sparring between Taylor and Charles Watson remains intact alongside their signature penchant for thunderous drums and frantic guitars, resulting in their most punk rock outing to date.
The Dog’s release coincides with an extensive UK tour, kicking off in April. But before that they’ve a packed calendar, including a hometown date at Leed’s Brudenell Social Club on Feb 8th and a headline NME Awards show at Heaven on Feb 9th. Slow Club then embark tours of the US (including SxSW) and Australia.
Amongst all this, Slow Club have found time for an exchange of cover versions with their friend Francois of Francois & The Atlas Mountains,
“We’ve been following Francois for years after meeting at the Homegame festival,” says Charles, “so when someone suggested a cover swap we jumped at the chance.” Adds Rebecca: “I really love the cover. Francois found funk where we didn’t even realise there was funk!”
The UK tour dates are as follows, with tickets available from www.artistticket.com
APRIL:
3 – YORK, Duchess
4 – GLASGOW, King Tuts
5 – ABERDEEN, Lemon Tree
7 – WAKEFIELD, Hop
8 – MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge
9 – CARLISLE, Brickyard
11 – HULL, Fruit
13 – SHEFFIELD, Queens Social Club
14 – DARLINGTON, Inside Out
29 – PORTSMOUTH, Wedgewood Rooms
30 – SOUTHAMPTON, Joiners
MAY:
1 – EXETER, Cavern
2 – BRIGHTON, The Haunt
3 – GUILDFORD, Boileroom
5 – CAMBRIDGE, St Paul’s Church
6 – WINCESTER, Railway
7 – READING, Sub89
8 – BRISTOL, Fleece
9 – BATH, Moles
10 – BIRMINGHAM, Hare And Hounds
The international dates are as follows:
US dates – First leg:
Feb 14, WASHINGTON DC9; 15, PHILIDELPHIA, Johnny Brenda’s; 16, BROOKLYN, The Bell House; 17, CAMBRIDGE, The Bears; 18, MONTREAL, Casa Del Popolo; 19, TORONTO, Rivoli; 21, PONTIAC, The Pike Room; 22, CHICAGO, Empty Bottle
AUSTRALIA: 26, PERTH, Perth International Arts Festival; 29, SYDNEY, Beach Road Hotel; MARCH 1, SYDNEY, Goodgod; 2, MELBOURNE, The Workers Club; 3, ADELAINE, Ed Castle
US West Coast: MARCH 6, VANCOUVER, Media Club; 7, SEATTLE, Sunset Tavern; 8, PORTLAND, Doug Fir Lounge; 10, SAN FRANCISCO, Brick & Mortar Music Hall; 11, LOS ANGELES, Echoplex; 12, SAN DIEGO, Casbah.
SxSW – MARCH 13 – 18TH
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