It’s been 6 years since Warpaint last released new material, 2016’s Heads Up was received well by critics and fans alike, but 6 years is a long time. A lot has changed amongst the band. Warpaints four members (Emily Kokal, Jenny Lee Lindberg, Stella Mozgawa and Theresa Wayman) between them have had quite the list of errands to run, with babies, jobs, tours, solo albums, intercontinental and cross country moves all becoming priorities. So, coming back after all these years presents certain logistical challenges that almost kept them going their separate ways. Eventually, though, bandmates and friends of nearly 20 years simply couldn’t resist what had become so normal to them for so long. The added incentive that was the opportunity to work with legendary producer Sam Petts-Davies (possibly familiar for his work with Thom Yorke, Frank Ocean, Skullcrusher etc) only added to the drama when the group were forced to stop the sessions due to the arrival of COVID-19.

Labelled by the band as being “sharper and more focused” than any of their previous works the 10-track album highlights “the delicate interplay of four separate parts coalescing in motion, while somehow allowing each individual to shine a little brighter.”. See here for details on the album’s pre-order options, including limited-edition pink blossom vinyl colourways, and exclusive merch to be released in bundles with a copy of the album. You can also see here for more details on any of the dates on the group’s UK tour. But with the list of venues seeming particularly intimate, you may need to get in there early if you want to guarantee your placement at the shows.

11/5/22 – O2 Academy – Bristol
12/5 – Albert Hall – Manchester
13/5 – SWG3 Galvanisers – Glasgow
14/5 – National Stadium – Dublin
17/5 – De La Warr Pavilion – Bexhill
18/5 – The Roundhouse – London

Photo Credit: Warpaint/Press Release