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Following the singles “The Beginning (My God)” and “Too Many Rivals”, today Humanist share the anthemic new single “Brother” from their upcoming album On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World out 26th July via Bella Union and available to preoreder here. The track features a rousing vocal from Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan and is a tribute to the late, great Mark Lanegan with whom Humanist’s Rob Marshall collaborated on the albums Gargoyle and Somebody’s Knocking. The track comes accompanied by a striking B&W video - watch and listen HERE.Commenting on the track Rob Marshall says: “One week after Lanegan’s departure, Ed Harcourt reached out to me regarding one of the musical ideas I'd shared. He reminisced about Mark’s habit of affectionately calling his closest allies ‘Brother’. Which is what he always called me too. This endearing term hinted at a camaraderie akin to a tight-knit family. The song became ‘Brother’. Listening back for the first time, immersed in the music, emotions surged and memories flooded my mind. Initially overwhelmed, I was moved to tears by the sheer power of it all. Dave Gahan, being another of Mark’s longtime friends, seemed the perfect fit for the vocals, and after hearing the track he completely agreed. The track came further to life as more of Mark’s former comrades came into the picture: Isobel Campbell’s haunting cello, Sietse van Gorkom’s stirring strings - all intertwined in a cathartic symphony of remembrance and reverence. It’s a humble tribute to a colossal soul, but it feels undeniably fitting.”
Alongside Dave Gahan, On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World features guest appearances from a stellar castlist of vocal talents including Tim Smith (Midlake/Harp), Isobel Campbell, Ed Harcourt, James Allan (Glasvegas), Peter Hayes (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club), Carl Hancox Rux and more.
Following their recent shows supporting Jane’s Addiction in the UK, today Humanist also announce news of an October headline UK tour landing in Manchester on 9th Oct
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The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor Street,Manchester, United Kingdom
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