The title of the track references the protagonist of Graeme Green’s Brighton Rock and comes complete with a video. The track will feature on his second solo album, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ which is scheduled for release on the 2^nd of December, 3 days before Doherty will perform the London show. The gig will be an acoustic set and will also include a signing session. The small venue means it promises to be an intimate affair which, according to Rough Trade, will mirror the album itself, which they describe as ‘his most intimate official release.’

Doherty has been working on the album, with producer Johann Scheerer, since early 2014 at Hamburg’s Clouds Hill Studios. When the album finally drops it will be seven years since his debut solo album, ‘Grace/Wastelands.’ Some of the material from the album is not strictly new, including the song, ‘She Is Far’ – which was written before Doherty released any music and has since been bootlegged online for many years. However, Doherty has spoken of the freshness and impact Scheerer has brought to the project, telling Rough Trade, ‘There’s that song ‘Down For The Outing’, I’ve had that for a while now, but it’s incredible how it sounds. I was worried about the songs like that – the ones people know – but Johann’s made it sound like a brand new song.’ Of course, Doherty has also performed many of the songs from the album live already. The album is available for pre-order, and for those who do, the latest track ‘Kolly Kibber’, as well as ‘I Don’t Love Anyone, But You’re Not Just Anyone’ and ‘The Whole World Is Our Playground.’

Doherty is a busy man, as well as solo touring and studio work, he is also reportedly working with The Libertines on their fourth album. Carl Barat spoke to NME and said of the band and the new album, ‘We’re looking to bed in together. We want to get our own place, which is a bit of a long and convoluted project. There’s a lot of planning and maybes which I can’t say too much about, but we’re looking at getting our own factory.’

The Rough Trade Event has already sold out online, according to their website, however tickets can still be purchased on the day of the event at the venue on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 6.30pm with Doherty on stage for 7pm. The show will not be his only UK gig, and will compliment previously announced shows in London on the 6^th December and Manchester on the 7^th. The line-up for these shows, per Live4ever, will include, Drew McConnell of Babyshambles and Jack Jones from Trampolene on lead guitar.

The remainder of Doherty’s European and UK shows are shown below:

22/11 – Le Transbordeur – Lyon

24/11 – Le Cargo – Caen

25/11 – Stereolux – Nantes

06/12 – O2 Forum – London

07/12 – Albert Hall – Manchester

Directed by Luca Monterosso Whitman, the video is aesthetically artistic featuring Doherty blended with ink or watercolour illustrations by art student Celine Jennings. Luca said of his involvement with Doherty:

“I am very proud and flattered to give my contribution to the creation of this beautiful project. Being able to work with Peter has been an amazing experience.”

Famous for fronting the Libertines, and then Babyshambles, Doherty has had a varied career punctuated by his changing reputation.

Interviewed by Ingrid Sischy (Interviewmagazine.com – read the full interview here), Doherty speaks of his connection with the audience:

SISCHY: The thing that struck me when I first read about you is your desire to really keep a connection with the audience and break down the distance between performer and audience. Where does that come from?

DOHERTY: The same place any desire comes from: the soul. I wouldn’t say it was necessarily deliberate in the early days, but there was a point where ya have to … put the kettle across the pedal, if y’know what I mean. And, I think “Horror Show” was really the first song where I actually thought, What are the people listening to this song gonna think?

Pete Doherty is presently in Argentina and will be performing Mod Club San Telmo, Buenos Aires, tonight (21 October). Famously, back in April, Doherty announced (a story covered by Mxdwn, read the article here) he would be involved in the opening of the Bataclan Theatre, Paris. It is with no surprise that both of these November gigs are sold out. See Doherty’s November tour of France below:

16/11 – Le Bataclan – Paris
17/11 – Le Bataclan – Paris
18/11 – Le Bikini – Toulouse
19/11 – L’Usine – Isters (Marseilles)
21/11 – Le Cooperative de Mai – Clermont-Ferrand
22/11 – Le Transbordeur – Lyon
24/11 – Le Cargo – Caen
25/11 – Stereolux – Nantes

Watch the new video to his new single ‘I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)’ below.

The former Babyshambles and Libertines star will release Hamburg Demonstrations in December after revealing back in March he was putting the finishing touches to the record. He has just unveiled his new single, ‘I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)’.

The album will be released on December 2nd and the track-listing includes several songs that he’s released as singles over the last few years, including ‘Flags of the Old Regime’, which was his tribute to Amy Winehouse. Another song, ’Hell To Pay At The Gates Of Heaven’ was written after the Paris terror attacks last November. Pete Doherty will be the first act to play the Bataclan when the venue re-opens in November this year.

The new album is the first since the release of Grace/Wastelands back in 2009 and follows the release of the Libertines comeback album, Anthems For Doomed Youth, last year.

Listen to the song ‘I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)’ below.

Hamburg Demonstrations Tracklist:
01. Kolly Kibber
02. Down For The Outing
03. Birdcage
04. Hell To Pay At The Gates Of Heaven
05. Flags From The Old Regime
06. I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone) v2
07. A Spy In The House Of Love [Demo Vocals]
08. Oily Boker
09. I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)
10. The Whole World Is Our Playground
11. She Is Far