“”Going Clear” is a song I started writing a long time ago but it wasn’t until recently that I really realised it’s a song purely about addiction and the effect it has on loved ones and family members,” James said in a press statement. “It’s a very straightforward and simple song but having gone through the years of substance abuse and seen the pain it brings first hand, this one really hits home.”

The new album recorded in a studio in Hastings, with producer Mike Horner will see the duo go on a journey of self-discovery exploring a multitude of stirring themes and tackling social issues such as imposter syndrome and conquering formidable life obstacles.

Speaking of the album on social media, the pair wrote: “We are so excited to share “Going Clear” with you all and to announce our new record The Present is a Foreign Land. So much hard work and love has gone into this album and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Thanks for sticking by us – it all starts now.” 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Deaf Havana (@deafhavana)

The Present Is A Foreign Land is set for release on July 15, with pre-orders available through Deaf Havana’s website.

The LP will mark the band’s sixth studio album, and of course, their first since bassist Lee Wilson and drummer Tom Ogden left the outfit last year. Sharing news of Ogden and Wilson’s departure at the time, the Veck-Gildodi brothers wrote: “Early last year we were all ready to head our separate ways and call it quits. We’d had an incredible journey but like all the best journeys it felt like it was time for it to end. Then the pandemic hit and we had no choice but to stop. We would like to thank our brothers and day one bandmates, Tom and Lee for slogging it out with us up until this point. We wish them and their families all the best and every success for the future.”

The Present Is A Foreign Land Track List:

1. “Pocari Sweat”
2. “19dreams”
3. “I Put You Through Hell”
4. “Nevermind”
5. “On The Wire”
6. “Trying/Falling”
7. “Someone/Somewhere”
8. “Help”
9. “The Present Is A Foreign Land”
10. “Kids”
11. “Going Clear”
12. “Remember Me”

Gary Stringer (Vocals), Jesse Wood (Replacement for original guitarist Kenwyn House since 2014) and Jack Bessant (Bass) make up the Glastonbury band formed in 1993.

Reef has recently toured with Taylor and expressed their delight in working with him and how the collaboration came to be. Bassist Bessant explained that the album evolved due to Frontman Singer featuring on Taylor’s upcoming solo album.

The band have released albums Replenish (1995), Glow (1997), Rides (1999), Getaway (2000) and Revelation (2018), with the new album set to be their sixth studio album to date.

The band embarked on a summer drive-in tour with Taylor and have been touring the UK since August. The band are continuing their tour this month with a concert on September 18th with Florence Black also set to perform.

Swansea! We’re delighted that @florenceblackUK will join us for our show on Saturday 18th September.
Tickets available via https://t.co/wCyfcCFXbR pic.twitter.com/tW0DBPre00

— REEF (@reefband) September 7, 2021

 

 

The band will also be performing their Shoot Me Your Ace tour next year and have announced that they are also set to release a new single. The band did not provide any further details of when they will be releasing their new single or new album with Taylor.

Still coming down after a wicked weekend of shows… Loved being amongst so many happy faces. Check out our 2022 Tour Dates Photo @charlieraven #shootmeyourace #reeflive #tourdates @carfestevent @victoriousfestival @thebigfeastival pic.twitter.com/yhUMW6YaCO — REEF (@reefband) August 31, 2021

See the remainder of Reef’s UK Tour dates and their Shoot Me Your Ace Tour dates below- Tickets are available here

18/09/2021 Patti Pavilion- Wales
19/09 Pub In The Park- Marlow
26/09 Racecourse Rocks- Towcester
26/03/2022 Roadrage Festival- Sheffield
07/04 Newcastle University- Newcastle
08/04 QMU- Glasgow
09/04 O2 Ritz- Manchester
14/04 Phoenix- Exeter
15/04 Tramshed- Cardiff
16/04 O2 Kentish Town Forum- London
21/04 University Stylus- Leeds
22/04 O2 Academy- Bristol
23/04 O2 Institute- Birmingham
28/04 Chalk- Brighton
29/04 Engine Rooms- Southampton
30/04 UEA- Norwich
03/06-06/06 The Big Retreat Festival-The Old Castle Terrace-Wales Kilgetty
08/08 Waterfront- Faimouth