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London indie-rock band The Big Moon have announced their fourth studio album, ‘Forever’, set for release on October 30 via Fiction Records, following their 2022 record ‘Here Is Everything’. The news arrives alongside the album’s lead single, ‘Gravity’ and details of a UK headline tour.
Where ‘Here Is Everything’ was shaped by new motherhood during the pandemic, ‘Forever’ explores comes after life’s big milestones, lyricised by a more direct link to mortality. In 2024, Jackson was diagnosed with a cholesteatoma, a benign cyst inside the eardrum that required surgery and left her with permanent hearing loss in one ear. She has described the experience as “pretty much existential,” given that writing songs is her job and passion.
Rather than let the diagnosis stall her, Jackson began writing for an imagined future version of herself who had already recovered and was happy again, which has given fans the joy of what’s coming with their new album.
“Gravity” was inspired by the moment her young son runs to hug her at nursery pickup, and the song reflects on holding onto fleeting, precious moments. The album was recorded over three weeks at Bam Bam Studios in Norfolk, co-produced by the band alongside Sam Cohen, known for his work with Kevin Morby.
The ten-track record runs: “Gravity,” “Three Things,” “Fun,” “F.O.R.E.V.E.R,” “Sounds,” “You Remind Me That I’m Dying (and that it’s good to be alive),” “Speed Bump,” “Can I Get A Reading Please,” “I See You, Honey,” and “Chill.” Bassist Celia Archer has said the songs aren’t lightweight despite their brightness, but rather show that it’s possible to face set backs and hard moments.
Before the album drops, The Big Moon will spend the summer playing outdoor support slots alongside Alanis Morissette, Self Esteem, and Public Service Broadcasting. They’ll then head out on a headline UK tour in November, wrapping up with their biggest-ever headline show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on November the 27th . Other stops include Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Brighton, Manchester, and Leeds.
General ticket sale for the tour opens on July the 3rd at 10am!
