The Wildhearts are proud to announce the release of 21st Century Love Songs, their brand new full-length studio album on September 3rd through Graphite Records.
21st Century Love Songs is the follow up to Renaissance Men, their highest charting album since 1994’s P.H.U.Q, which debuted at number 11.
Renaissance Men reminded me of our first album, Earth Vs The Wildhearts. No one knew how the fans and press would receive it, so it was balls-to-the-wall rock and fuck ’em if they don’t like it.
Going in again, for 21st Century Love Songs, naturally reminded me of our second album, PHUQ, where we got to flex our creative muscle, and show everyone what we’re capable of. This time we let the songs simmer until absolutely ready. We let the theme of the album present itself.
There’s a subtlety to this album, something that people don’t often associate with The Wildhearts, and a sense of adventure in the unorthodox arrangements of the songs.
This is where I become a fan of the band, when we ditch the rule book and just follow our instinct. Sarcastic, fun, angry, proud, experimental and belligerent, all wrapped up in a big ‘fuck you’, this is the sound of the band in their natural habitat. This time we’re in control.” exclaims Ginger Wildheart.
WithThe Wildhearts classic line up of Ginger, CJ, Ritchie and Danny still holding strong this creatively brilliant band who helped change the landscape of British rock through the 90’s are showing no sign of slowing down.
21st Century Love Songs will be available in usual CD and vinyl formats plus an exclusive limited edition red vinyl.There’s also signed photocards with each format whilst stock lasts, as well as T-Shirt bundles available from the band’s webstore https://www.omerch.com/shop/thewildhearts To celebrate the release of 21st Century Love Songs’ The Wildhearts play an 18 date UK tour.
Live 2021 dates in full
Festivals
July
17Sat Ramblin Man Fair, Maidstone
25Sun Steelhouse Festival, Ebbw Vale
29Thu Wacken Open Air 2021, Wacken, Germany
30Fri Rock and Blues Custom Show, Derby
31Sat Cleethorpes Rocks, Cleethorpes
August
13Fri Bloodstock
21Sat Razernij Festival, Antwerp, Belgium
Headline Tour
September
03Fri Tramshed, Cardiff
04Sat SWX, Bristol
05Sun Phoenix, Exeter
06Mon Cheese & Grain, Frome
08Wed Academy 2, Manchester
09Thu Electric Ballroom, London
10Fri Waterfront, Norwich
11Sat Chalk, Brighton
12Sun Madding Crowd, Bournemouth
15Wed KKs Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
16Thu Guildhall, Gloucester
17Fri Boiler Shop, Newcastle
18Sat Sylus, Leeds
20Mon Mac Arts, Galashiels
21Tue Tolbooth, Stirling
22Wed The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
24Fri Foundry, Sheffield
25Sat Engine Rooms, Southampton
October
1Fri Great British Alternative Festival, Skegness
2Sat MK11, Milton Keynes
15Fri Roadmender, Northampton
16Sat Cornwall Rocks, Cornwall
To purchase tickets please go to: https://bnds.us/yysup1
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