Stereophonics Announces New Album Release
Stereophonics is set to release their 13th album, titled Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait, on April 25 through EMI. This highly anticipated effort follows their 2022 release, Oochya!.
First Single Release
The band has already shared the first single from the upcoming album, “There’s Always Gonna Be Something.” This mid-tempo rock track delves into the complexities of the human experience. Frontman Kelly Jones described the song as capturing “the restlessness in uncertainty, struggling to arrive at acceptance. A part within all of us.”
Inspiration Behind Album Art
Kelly Jones revealed that the album cover art was inspired by a Louise Bourgeois painting he encountered in New York. Bourgeois believed in the healing power of art to process difficult emotions. Jones was drawn to the simplicity of the words etched onto a pink tile, which led to the creation of the album cover.
Upcoming Tour
Stereophonics will kick off their first tour in three years this spring. The North American leg begins on March 21 at Théâtre Beanfield in Montreal and includes stops in major cities like New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles. The band will also perform in the U.K. and Ireland, with a headline slot at the Isle of Wight Festival on June 21.
“When the tour was announced last year, Jones expressed his excitement about hitting the road again with his bandmates. He looks forward to playing the band’s catalog of hits for fans in 2025 and hinted at the possibility of creating a new album in the future.
The album, Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait, is currently available for pre-order.
Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait Tracklist:
1. Make It On Your Own
2. There’s Always Gonna Be Something
3. Seems Like You Don’t Know Me
4. Colours Of October
5. Eyes Too Big For My Belly
6. Mary Is A Singer
7. Backroom Boys
8. Feeling Of Falling We Crave
FAQs
Q: When is Stereophonics’ new album set to be released?
A: Stereophonics will release their new album, Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait, on April 25 via EMI.
Q: What inspired the album cover art for the upcoming release?
A: The album cover art was inspired by a Louise Bourgeois painting that frontman Kelly Jones saw in New York. Bourgeois believed in the healing power of art to process difficult emotions.
Q: What can fans expect from Stereophonics’ upcoming tour?
A: Fans can expect to hear the band’s catalog of hits as they embark on their first tour in three years, with stops in North America, the U.K., Ireland, and a headline slot at the Isle of Wight Festival.
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