THE DARKER THE SHADOW THE BRIGHTER THE LIGHT
The new album from The Streets, coming October 20th 2023. Pre-order on the official store now at https://t.co/nBsf7EFFA4 for first access to pre-sale tickets for October & November 2023 tour dates. pic.twitter.com/w3CAOuLlLj

— Mike Skinner (@mikeskinnerltd) July 12, 2023

Skinner also announced a UK tour that will support the release of both the film and the album. It is set to begin on October 26th in Nottingham and will conclude in London on November 16th and provides an ample opportunity for fans to see The Streets perform live.

Oct and Nov 2023 Tour
Pre-order the new album The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light on the official store before 5pm BST on Tues 18th July for first access to presale. https://t.co/nBsf7EFFA4
Presale begins Wed 19th July @ 9am BST. Tickets on general sale Fri 21 @ 9am BST pic.twitter.com/ituRj0VnKm

— Mike Skinner (@mikeskinnerltd) July 12, 2023

Talking about the upcoming album and film projects, Skinner has said, “It has been seven long years working on this film and album. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and after dipping my toe in with some shorts and music videos, I felt I was ready. I tried to go the traditional route for a bit, but it’s always served me better to follow my instincts and just get on with it myself, so I’ve directed it, acted in it, edited, sound mixed, funded, produced it all as well as written it.

He continued, “The album doesn’t exist without it. Ultimately it’s all the fruits of a decade on the DJ circuit, watching people in clubs and back rooms, testing out beats and basslines to see what connected – and putting it all together into The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light.”

Watch the music video for “Troubled Waters“, a single from the new album, below:

Formed as a musical project by Mike Skinner in 1994, The Streets have become a household name in the UK grime, garage and hiphop scene. The project’s seminal debut album, Original Pirate Material, was released in 2002 to widespread critical acclaim, reaching number 10 in the UK Albums Chart, and its successor, A Grand Don’t Come For Free (2004), enjoyed an even higher level of popularity, topping the UK Albums Chart in doing so.

Watch the music video for “Has It Come To This?“, a hit single from Original Pirate Material, below:

A further three albums, The Hardest Way To Make A Living (2006), Everything Is Borrowed (2008) and Computers And Blues (2011), have been released, meaning The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light will be The Street’s sixth studio album.

See below for tour dates:

26/10/2023 – Rock City – Nottingham
27/10 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
28/10 – O2 Academy – Sheffield
2/11 -O2 Academy – Glasgow
3/11 – O2 City Hall – Newcastle
4/11 – O2 Academy – Leeds
9/11 – The Mountford Hall – Liverpool
10/11 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
13/11 – The Nick Rayns LCR – Norwich
14/11 – O2 Academy – Bournemouth
16/11 – Alexandra Palace – London

Pre-order The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light here for exclusive first access to pre-sale tour tickets.

Many stars attended an after party, which was hosted by Universal Music, at 108 The Strand In Convent Garden, on Saturday evening. Aitch, Lewis Capaldi, Mabel, Shania Twain, Mnek, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Ardee, Sigrid and Talia storm were all among musical talent who attended the after party event. Lewis Capaldi was seen turning up to the event, following on from Mo Gilligan introducing him to the Brits audience as ‘Sam Capaldi,’ to which he then performed his single, ‘‘Forget Me.” He was seen turning up in a cheerful and ecstatic mood.

Designed by Matt Dosa, the event hosted a range of DJ’s throughout the evening. Universal Music Group and Universal Music UK, posted a video to their Instagram’s, providing an exclusive insight into the after party event. During the video, posted to the Universal Music Group’s Instagram, Lewis Capaldi is seen posing in front of the camera and sprawling himself on the floor. He also posed for snaps with fellow Chart topper, Mabel.

The caption to their post stated,

‘’A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the Universal Music BRITs party 2023 – our first party in three years and certainly one to remember!

Special shout out to our incredible @umusicar team and the brilliant @matt.dosa for bringing his art to the room.
#UmusicBRITs ‘’

Coca Cola hosted a private after party in support of their new Movement drink, on a boat in the River Thames. Maya Jama, AJ Odudu, Chunkz and Snoochie Shy were among the attendees. DJ’s Continental GT, Tiffany Calver and DJ Corey provided music for the guests.

Harry styles celebrated his big four Brit award wins at the Sony Music afterparty at Londons Nobu hotel. Roman Kemp, Tom Grennan, Ellie Goulding, Mimi Webb and Cat Burns were among stars who also attended the Sony Music after party. Sony Music UK posted a series of snaps of the stars at the Brits after party with the caption,

‘’step right this way for the sony music brits afterparty  #brits”

DJ Jodie Harsh, Sugababes, Mike Skinner and Eliza Rose all provided entertainment at the Ciroc x Warner Music, Brits after party, which was held at the NoMad hotel in London’s Convent Garden. Charli XCX, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sam Ryder, Mahalia and Sugababes, all attended the after party. Charli XCX poked fun at her loss to Harry Styles in the Pop/R&B category, as she was pictured wearing a t-shirt which had written on it ‘Real Winner.’

Warner Music UK posted a video to their Instagram, which provided an insight into the event.

The caption to their post said,

‘’ The Warner Music UK x Ciroc #brits (capitals) afterparty was NEXT LEVEL

Shout out to our partners Ciroc and our incredible global events team! ”

There was sure to be a few sore heads following the 2023 Brits after parties, as artists who attended the event all celebrated the biggest night of the year for British music.