Humanist share new single "Brother" featuring Dave Gahan from upcoming album "On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World" out 26th July via Bella Union || Announce October UK headline shows
Following the singles “The Beginning (My God)” and “Too Many Rivals”, today Humanist share the anthemic new single “Brother” from their upcoming album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World out 26th July via Bella Union. The track features a rousing vocal from Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan and is a moving tribute to the late, great Mark Lanegan with whom Humanist’s Rob Marshall collaborated on the albums Gargoyle and Somebody’s Knocking. The track comes accompanied by a striking B&W video - watch and listen HERE.
Commenting on the track Rob Marshall says: “One week after Lanegan’s departure, Ed Harcourt reached out to me regarding one of the musical ideas I'd shared. He reminisced about Mark’s habit of affectionately calling his closest allies ‘Brother’. Which is what he always called me too. This endearing term hinted at a camaraderie akin to a tight-knit family. The song became ‘Brother’. Listening back for the first time, immersed in the music, emotions surged and memories flooded my mind. Initially overwhelmed, I was moved to tears by the sheer power of it all. Dave Gahan, being another of Mark’s longtime friends, seemed the perfect fit for the vocals, and after hearing the track he completely agreed. The track came further to life as more of Mark’s former comrades came into the picture: Isobel Campbell’s haunting cello, Sietse van Gorkom’s stirring strings - all intertwined in a cathartic symphony of remembrance and reverence. It’s a humble tribute to a colossal soul, but it feels undeniably fitting.”
Alongside Dave Gahan, On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World features guest appearances from a stellar castlist of vocal talents including Tim Smith (Midlake/Harp), Isobel Campbell, Ed Harcourt, James Allan (Glasvegas), Peter Hayes (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club), Carl Hancox Rux and more.
Following their recent shows supporting Jane’s Addiction in the UK, today Humanist also announce news of an October headline UK tour - upcoming live info below:
25th June – Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria (with Jane’s Addiction)
26th June – Paris – Olympia (with Jane’s Addiction)
UK tour:
8th October – Glasgow – Nice N Sleazy
9th October – Manchester – Deaf Institute
10th October – London – Electrowerk
11th October – Birmingham – Actress & Bishop
13th October – Sheffield - Sidney & Matilda Basement
14th October – Nottingham – Bodega
15th October – Leeds – Headrow House
16th October – Brighton - Greendoor Store
17th October – Bristol – Dareshack