“Skrting On The Surface” may have been shown before, during the trio of gigs the band played at the end of January, but die-hard Radiohead fans might have clocked that this is, in fact, a reworking of an unreleased Radiohead track from 2009. Aside from the distinct time signature change, from 4/4 to 15/16, the song follows a borderline standard song structure. The joy of it comes from the underlying Radiohead influence, without the overwhelming pressure of having to write “a Radiohead song”. Which of course will inevitably come with people wanting, and hoping, for the best new thing since sliced bread. The Smile seems to be acting as Yorke and Greenwood’s escape from the sheer size of Radiohead at the moment.

While there are still no confirmed details of an album insight, if you’re desperate for a physical release, you can join the free lottery to give yourself a chance to win a limited-edition joint A-side 7” vinyl pressing of the band’s 2 singles so far. A full list of participating record stores has been published by the band here, so if you get down there you can show some love for your local independent store, and maybe bag yourself some goodies. So far, the band have given fans 2 opportunities for free music, with this and the international raffle for tickets to their trio of shows depending on what country you are from. As we know, Yorke and co. in Radiohead are more than happy to push through an awkward release method, so could we be on the brink of one now? I’m saying yes… probably.

As I mentioned before, the UK dates of The Smile’s tour have long since sold out. But that means you’re now perfectly able to justify going abroad for a week or so to check out the festival circuit. With appearances in Switzerland, France, The Netherlands, and a bunch of others there’s no time like the present to give yourself a holiday. Check out the dates here.

In the first single “Alone Again”, Asking Alexandria return to their heights as they prepare for their new album. New Album, See What’s On The Inside, is out October 1st. It will be their seventh band, and now back under the original lineup, the songs bleed passion and a renewed love for their art. Now with dates booked to premiere their new album next year.

We are beyond excited to FINALLY announce a handful of shows in the UK/Europe. They may be few, but they will be incredibly special to us. We’ve missed you. We’re finally coming home. Tickets go on sale Thursday 9/30 at 9am local. https://t.co/eyW09erOKP #SeeWhatsOnTheInside pic.twitter.com/Vb2gg1q9Ww

— Asking Alexandria (@AAofficial) September 27, 2021

Asking Alexandria is preparing to set sail on tour early next year. This will set out months after their tour alongside A Day To Remember on their ‘Re-Entry Tour’ across North America. While Asking Alexandria has yet to release who will be joining them on tour. Ben Bruce said when discussing the tour: “After what feels like an eternity away, we are beyond excited to FINALLY announce a handful of shows in the UK/Europe. They may be few, but they will be incredibly special to us. We have missed you. We are finally coming home.”. Get your tickets here, before they sell out. 

Asking Alexandria’s See What’s On The Inside World Tour Dates:

30/03/22- Steroplaze- Kiev
01/04- Adrenaline Stadium- Moscow
03/04- A2- St. Petersburg
05/04- Neue Theaterfabrik- Munich
06/04- Huxely’s- Berlin
08/04- Patronaat- Haarlem
09/04- Essigfabrik- Cologne
11/04- O2 Ritz- Manchester
13/04- O2 Institute- Birmingham
15/04- Electric Ballroom- London