Ben Khan: New Video 'Do It Right'

Ben Khan shares his new video for 'Do It Right', available now on Dirty Hit.

www.facebook.com/benkhanmusic

Kim Ann Foxman: Dancing Astronaut Playlist

Kim Ann Foxman presents an Orbital playlist for Dancing Astronaut.

www.dancingastronaut.com/2018/05/kim-ann-foxman-orbit-playlist-movement

Yellow Days: New Tour Dates

Yellow Days has announced UK, European & North American tour dates for October & November 2018.
See his artist page for full details.

www.yellowdayss.com

Leon Vynehall: Album Reviews

Leon Vynehall's new album 'Nothing Is Still', has been receiving excellent early reviews.

...Mixmag 9/10 (Album of the Month)
...Mojo 8/10
...Uncut 8/10

www.vynehall.com

Rene LaVice: New Video 'Can't Get Enough'

Rene LaVice shares the new video for 'Can't Get Enough' featuring Isaac evans, taken from the forthcoming album 'Far From Perfect', released next Friday on RAM Records.

www.facebook.com/renelavice

Ivy Lab: Featured In DJ Mag

Ivy Lab discuss their debut album 'Death Don't Always Taste Good' in DJ Mag.

www.djmag.com/content/shape-things-come-ivy-lab-talk-change-db-and-breaking-america

NME's 15 Acts At The Great Escape

The NME's list of '15 Brilliant Acts of the Weekend', from the Great Escape Festival featured:

...Dylan Cartlidge
...Bad Gyal
...Pale Waves

www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/great-escape-best-acts-2018-2321851

Jaykae: In Clash Magazine

Jaykae is featured in the current issue of Clash Magazine.

www.clashmusic.com/features/living-for-the-music-jaykae-interviewed

Leon Vynehall: Maschinehaus Berlin

New addition to the Primary Talent artist roster Leon Vynehall, will play Maschinehaus, Berlin on 21st June.
See his artist page for full tour details.

www.vynehall.com

Noel Gallagher: RTL2 Acoustic Session

Noel Gallagher's three song acoustic session for RTL2 radio in France, from 13th April, is now featured on YouTube.

www.noelgallagher.com

Young Fathers: On BBC Radio 6 Music

Young Fathers filled in for Iggy Pop, on his BBC Radio 6 Music show, with a two hour mix, ahead of their performance at The Biggest Weekend.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b30g88

Leon Vynehall: Two New Videos

Leon Vynehall shares two videos for the tracks 'Movements (Chapter III)' & 'Envelopes (Chapter IV)', both are directed by Young Replicant.
See his artist page for forthcoming dates.

www.vynehall.com

Leon Vynehall: Album Review In Uncut

Leon Vynehall's album 'Nothing Is Still' (Ninja Tune), receives an 8/10 review in Uncut magazine.

www.vynehall.com

LOOM: Camden Rocks Festival 2018

LOOM will play the Camden Rocks Festival in London on Saturday 2nd June.

www.camdenrocksfestival.com

Glasvegas: 10th Anniversary Tour

Glasvegas announce details of their '10th Anniversary Tour' of the UK in October 2018.

www.glasvegas.net

The Horrors: Suede At Eventim Apollo

Due to phenomenal demand, and extra show has been added for Suede & The Horrors at London's Eventim Apollo, on 13th October.

www.thehorrors.co.uk

The Great Escape: Saturday 19th May

The Great Escape festival will take place at multiple venues across Brighton, from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th May, and a great many Primary Talent International artists will be taking part.

Saturday 19th May
...Gaffa Tape Sandy
...Vistas
...Cuckoolander
...KIOKO
...Jack River
...BLESSED
...Kawala
...Chappaqua Wrestling
...Steel Banglez
...The Magic Gang
...Puppy
...Ebenezer
...Self Esteem
...ALASKALASKA
...Pale Grey
...808INK
...Fredo
...MoStack
...Now, Now
...Canshaker Pi
...Tom Grennan
...Carmody
...Mist

For further information, consult The Great Escape website.

www.greatescapefestival.com

The Pale White: 'Peace Of Mind' Video Premiere

The Pale White's video for 'Peace of Mind' was premiered in The Independent.

www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/the-pale-white-band-peace-of-mind-video-premiere-tour-dates-we-are-scientists-a8350556.html

The Great Escape: Friday 18th May

The Great Escape festival will take place at multiple venues across Brighton, from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th May, and a great many Primary Talent International & Decked Out artists will be taking part.

Friday 18th May
...Kawala
...Pale Grey
...WWWater
...Denzel Himself
...ABQ
...TOUTS
...Canshaker Pi
...EERA
...Ten Tonnes
...BLOXX
...Nilufer Yanya
...Ama Lou
...Kioko
...Awate
...Dylan Cartlidge
...Art School Girlfriend
...Ebenezer
...Sports Team
...Malena Zavala
...Slowthai
...Connie Constance
...Avalanche Party
...Yellow Days
...Bad Sounds
...SASSY 009
...Sorry
...Erol Alkan
...Esther Joy
...Cowboy Rhythmbox

For further information, consult The Great Escape website.

www.greatescapefestival.com

Slowdive: 'Souvlaki' 25 Years On

Today is the 25th anniversary of the release of Slowdive's second album 'Souvlaki', time to revisit Pitchfork's documentary on the band, and the recording of that album.

www.pitchfork.com/news/59940-pitchforktv-presents-pitchfork-classic-documentary-on-slowdives-souvlaki

Pale Waves: New Single 'Kiss'

Pale Waves new single 'Kiss' is premiered in the NME.

www.nme.com/news/music/pale-waves-new-single-2315972

Glasvegas: 10th Anniversary Tour

Glasvegas celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of their debut, self-titled album, with an 11-date UK tour, many of which are already sold-out.

www.nme.com/news/music/glasvegas-perform-debut-album-full-10th-anniversary-tour-tickets-2316792

The Great Escape: Thursday 17th May

The Great Escape festival will take place at multiple venues across Brighton, from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th May, and a great many Primary Talent International artists will be taking part.

Thursday 17th May
...Girlhood
...Jack River
...Malena Zavala
...Ginger Snaps
...S4U
...Nia Wyn
...Denzel Himself
...George Taylor
...Sorry
...Pale Waves
...Rocks Foe
...FREAK
...George Glew
...Benny Mails
...Husky Loops
...TOUTS
...Amaroun
...EERA
...Joy Crookes
...Bad Gyal
...The Night Cafe
...Now, Now
...Gaffa Tape Sandy
...King Nun
...ABQ
...Puma Blue
...Makola
...Yellow Days

For further information, consult The Great Escape website.

www.greatescapefestival.com

Steve Lamacq: The Biggest Weekend Fringe

Steve Lamacq will play at The Biggest Weekend Fringe in Belfast on 25th May.
Tickets from the link below.

https://secure.shine.net

Wolf Alice: At BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Wolf Alice covered Camila Cabello's 'Never Be The Same', during their session at BBC Radio 1's 'Live Lounge'.

www.nme.com/news/music/wolf-alice-cover-camila-cabello-2316014

Sorry: New Video 'Showgirl'

Sorry's new video for 'Showgirl' is featured exclusively in i-D.

www.i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/j5k8qx/london-band-sorry-showgirl-music-video-exclusive

Kiran Kai: New Track 'Muesli'

Kiran Kai's new track 'Muesli' featuring Rosie Lowe, is premiered exclusively in Office magazine.
Click the link below to listen.

www.officemagazine.net/premiere-kiran-kai-muesli-feat-rosie-lowe

The Streets: European Tour Dates 2019

The Streets have announced the next leg of their 'The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light' for Europe in February 2019.
See artists page for full details.

www.thestreetstour.com

Malena Zavala: On '6 Music Recommends'

Malena Zavala's track 'Moon Song' was featured on Lauren Laverne's '6 Music Recommends' show on BBC Radio 6 Music.
Listen at around 48 minutes.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b260nq

A.M.C: New Release 'Cascade' EP

A.M.C releases the 'Cascade' EP with Muzzy & Turno.

www.facebook.com/DJAMC

Noisia: Played Arcadia, London

Noisia played in a giant mechanical spider at Arcadia, London.

www.noisia.nl

Denzel Himself: In Session For Colors

Denzel Himself was in session for Colors, performing 'Melty', featuring Keyah / Blu.

www.facebook.com/DenzelHimself

Grand Pax: New Single 'Comet'

New addition to the Primary Talent artist roster, Grand Pax's new single 'Comet' is featured in Pitchfork.

www.pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/grand-pax-comet

Laurel: Debut Album, UK & European Tour

Rising UK star LAUREL has announced her incredible debut album 'DOGVIOLET', out August 24th on Counter Records. Leading with infectious debut single 'Lovesick', the evocative and effortless 12 track LP sees LAUREL showcase her sublime vocals and raw guitars.

Recorded without glossing over the imperfections and driven by her personal lyrics and stirring melodies, every track on the album was written and recorded in LAUREL's home studio in East London. It was then taken to Gizzard Studios to be fed back through a reel-to-reel tape recorder, re-capturing the organic tone that is prevalent within her breathtaking live shows.

Titled after the flower, 'DOGVIOLET' is a deeply personal exploration of the bittersweet feeling of love. LAUREL says "I wrote these songs at home often locking myself away for periods of time in order to capture the true mania that comes from love; although a beautiful feeling, it can often feel a lot uglier."

Following a huge 2017, including a UK and European tour with Oh Wonder, two sold-out UK headline tours, and appearances at The Secret Garden Party, Live At Leeds, Outlines Festival and Golden Leaves Festival, Laurel will play UK & European Dates this autumn.

First single 'Lovesick' sets the tone for the album, with open, sparse production revealing LAUREL's effortlessly emotive voice and the vintage warmth of her guitar playing. Other album highlights include spellbinding live favourite 'Life Worth Living', the infectiously wounded 'Adored', spikey punk pop hit 'Same Mistakes' and bitingly intense track 'Sun King' showcasing LAUREL's mesmerising and intense vocals, seeing her singing 'What is life, but a dream'.

Already receiving support from Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart, Apple Music, Spotify, The Guardian, Wonderland and I-D Magazine, as well as partnerships with Burberry, Ellesse, Levis and Vans, 'DOGVIOLET' follows LAUREL's incredible 'Park' EP and her captivating Spotify Live EP, released in 2017.

www.classiclaurel.com

Girlhood: Sofar London

Girlhood performed 'Say It' is session for Sofar Sounds, London.
See them live at the Great Escape festival this weekend in Brighton.

www.sofarsounds.com/london

Hein Cooper: New Track 'Hear My Voice'

Hein Cooper shares the video for his new track 'Hear My Voice'.

www.heincooper.com

Cattle & Cane: Nell's Jazz & Blues

Cattle & Cane will play at Nell's Jazz & Blues in London on 14th September 2018.

www.cattleandcane.co.uk

Joker: 10 Years Of Kapsize Recordings

Joker discusses 10 years of Kapsize Recordings on Bandcamp.

www.daily.bandcamp.com/2018/05/10/joker-rave-grime-interview

Stormzy: Featured In Guardian Music

There is a major opinion piece on Stormzy, "a political pop hero" in The Guardian, by Jeffrey Boakye.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/may/14/stormzy-political-pop-star-grime-theresa-may-grenfell

TVAM: New Single 'Psychic Data'

Under the guise of TVAM, producer Joe Oxley returns with a portion of modern-day paranoia. It is in 'PSYCHIC DATA' he seeks to define everything from abandoned meanings to subconscious desires; a world in which information seeps under your door and pools by your feet. You'll let it in, under your skin.

A Cronenberg body-horror where guitar refrains are beamed from the highest telecoms tower and vocals swoon like a siren-call for the disenfranchised. With juddering rhythms, warping basslines and melodies which melt like a Calippo on hot concrete, TVAM delivers his message straight to the subconscious. Mixed by the steady hands of master Dean Honer (Moonlandingz, I Monster, Add (N) To X), the machine is made flesh.

www.facebook.com/tvamofficial

Hyroglifics: New Track 'The Glow'

Monty & The Hyroglifics new track 'The Glow' featuring Benabu, is featured in Dancing Astronaut.

www.dancingastronaut.com/2018/05/premiere-monty-hyroglifics-ft-benabu-glow

Kim Ann Foxman: In The Lab NYC

Kim Ann Foxman was live In The Lab NYC, and featured in Mixmag.

www.facebook.com/kimannfoxman

Bryde: Supports The Joy Formidable

Bryde will support The Joy Formidable on some of their European tour dates in August 2018.

www.brydemusic.com

Remo Drive: UK Tour

Remo Drive will tour the UK during October 2018.

www.remodriveband.com

TOUTS: New Single & Video Featured In Gigwise

TOUTS new single 'Asleep' and it's video are featured in Gigwise.

www.gigwise.com/news/3251912/touts-share-video-for-new-single-asleep-out-today

SASSY 009: Guardian Feature

SASSY 009 were featured in the Guardian Music's 'One To Watch', with their new track 'Pretty Baby'.
See them live at The Great Escape festival in Brighton, next weekend.

www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/05/sassy-009-scandi-trio

All Points East Festival: New Additions

Many Primary Talent International artists have been added to the line-up of the expanded All Points East festival in London, during May & June. Full details in the NME.

...Jelani Blackman
...Marika Hackman
...Pumarosa
...Sorry
...Superfood
...Lost Under Heaven
...Malena Zavala
...Kelsey Lu

www.nme.com/news/music/new-names-added-points-east-line-up-2311558

Justice: New Album 'Woman Worldwide'

Justice will release a new album 'Woman Worldwide' on Ed Banger Records, on 24th August. Full details in this NME feature.

www.nme.com/news/music/justice-woman-worldwide-new-album-2311806

Amaroun: Solas At Latitude Festival

Amaroun will play the Solas stage at the Latitude Festival, between 12th-15th July.

www.latitudefestival.com

George Taylor: New Video 'Come Follow Me Down'

George Taylor shares a new video for the track 'Come Follow Me Down' in The Fader.

www.thefader.com/2018/05/11/george-taylor-come-follow-me-down

The Streets: At London O2 Brixton Academy

The Streets' 'The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light' tour, will ultimately include eight nights a London's O2 Brixton Academy.

www.thestreetstour.com

Anna Calvi: Jazzaldia Festival

Anna Calvi will play the Jazzaldia festival between 25th-29th July, in San Sebastian / Donostia, Spain.

www.annacalvi.com

L-Vis 1990 & Bok Bok: Featured In Hypebeast

L-Vis 1990 & Bok Bok are featured in this Hypebeast article on the Night Slugs record label.

www.hypebeast.com/2018/5/night-slugs-10-years-bok-bok-l-vis-1990

Cattle & Cane: Black Deer Festival, Kent

Cattle & Cane will play the Black Deer Festival in Eridge Park, Kent between 22nd-24th June.

www.blackdeerfestival.com

Digable Planets: Live At Le Guess Who?

Hip-hop legends Digable Planets were live at Le Guess Who? in November 2016, and now the whole show is available in their audio archive.

www.leguesswho.nl/news/audio-archive-update-digable-planets-live-at-le-guess-who-2016

TOUTS: Clash 'Track Of The Day'

TOUTS new single 'Asleep' is 'Track of the Day' in Clash magazine.
See them on tour in the UK, throughout May.

www.clashmusic.com/news/track-of-the-day-105-touts

Laurel: New Video 'Lovesick'

Laurel shares a new video for her track 'Lovesick'.

www.classiclaurel.com

The Streets: More UK Dates Added For 2019

Due to public demand more dates have been added to The Streets' 'The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light' tour in January / February 2019.
They will be supported by The Manor.

www.thestreetstour.com

Jelani Blackman: Clash Magazine

Jelani Blackman is featured in the new issue of Clash magazine.

www.clashmusic.com/features/still-free-clash-meets-jelani-blackman

The Horrors: Benicassim Festival 2018

The Horrors will play at the Benicassim Festival in Spain, between 19th-22nd July.

www.fiberfib.com

Yellow Days: 4 Star Live Review

Yellow Days receives a 4 Star live review for his show at Koko, London.

www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/09/yellow-days-review-

Modestep: New Video For 'Summer'

Modestep share the new video for their single 'Summer' out now on Monstercat.

www.modestep.com

Art School Girlfriend: BBC Music Introducing

Margate-based Art School Girlfriend performs 'Moon' at BBC Music Introducing in Kent's 10th Birthday Party at the Tunbridge Wells Forum.

www.artschoolgirlfriend.co.uk

Benny Mails: New Track 'Buried Alive'

Benny Mails presents a new track 'Buried Alive' in Clash magazine. See him support Ghostface Killah & Raekwon at London's Troxy on Friday 11th May.

www.clashmusic.com/news/benny-mails-shares-new-song-buried-alive

Dave Clarke: New Single & Video 'IVT?'

The 405 premieres the video for Dave Clarke's new single 'IVT?' featuring Louisahhh. Available both digitally & on vinyl, the track is his cover of Department S' post-punk classic 'Is Vic There?'.
Click link below to view...

www.thefourohfive.com/music/article/watch-dave-clarke-s-video-for-ivt-featuring-louisahhh-405-premiere-152#

Santigold: Debut Album 10th Anniversary

Santigold's debut album 'Santogold', celebrates it's 10th anniversary and is featured in Clash magazine.

www.clashmusic.com/features/creator-how-santigolds-debut-album-sparked-post-genre-pop

Public Image Ltd.: 100 Club, London

Public Image Ltd. will play the 100 Club in London on 20th June, and is SOLD OUT!.
A limited amount of tickets are still available, via the competition at the link below.

www.fredperry.com/subculture/article-pil

Sports Team: New Single & Video 'Kutcher'

Sports Team's new single & it's video 'Kutcher' are featured exclusively in The Fader magazine.

www.thefader.com/2018/05/08/sports-teams-kutcher-video

SASSY 009: New Track 'Pretty Baby'

SASSY 009's new track 'Pretty Baby' is featured as Guardian Music's 'One To Watch'.

www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/05/sassy-009-scandi-trio

Bryde: 'Like An Island' Tour Dates

Bryde's 'Like An Island' tour dates for May & June 2018.

www.brydemusic.com

Justice: New Video 'Stop'

Justice have shared a brand new video, for their track 'Stop'.

www.justice.church

Johnny Borrell: New Solo Single & Razorlight Album

Johnny Borrell released a new single 'My World, Your Life' on 4th May on Gearbox Records.
A new Razorlight album, their first in 10 years, should be released before the end of the year.

www.nme.com/news/music/johnny-borrell-drops-new-solo-track-world-life-razorlight-promise-return-2307523

Noel Gallagher: 'It's A Beautiful World' Remix EP

Noel Gallagher's 'It's A Beautiful World' Remix EP, previously available only as a limited edition 12" for Record Store Day, is now online.
Featuring remixes of tracks from his 'Who Built The Moon?' album by Andy Weatherall, Mike Pickering & Graeme Park.
Previewed in the NME.

www.nme.com/news/music/noel-gallagher-its-a-beautiful-world-remix-ep-2308387

ALASKALASKA: Tour Dates

ALASKALASKA will tour the UK during May & June as headliners and as support to Nilufer Yanya.

www.facebook.com/alaskalaskamusic

Bryde: Live At Omeara

Bryde live at Omeara, London on 1st May was reviewed in Gig Junkies.

www.gigjunkies.com/band-reviews/bryde-pip-hall-at-omeara-london-uk-1st-may-2018

Sports Team: New Single 'Kutcher'

Sports Team's new single 'Kutcher' is out now. The band are featured in Dork magazine.

www.readdork.com/news/sports-teams-new-single-kutcher-is-about-exactly-what-youd-hope

Ben Khan: Featured In Noisey

Ben Khan's debut album is out soon on Dirty Hit, he is featured in Noisey.
The new single is '2000 Angels'.

www.noisey.vice.com/en_uk/article/mbxzgx/ben-khan-comeback-interview-2018

Future Cut: New Video 'Bagleys'

Future Cut & Ulterior Motive share a new video for 'Bagleys'.

www.futurecut.co.uk

Wolf Alice: Q Magazine May Issue

Wolf Alice are the cover stars of the May 2018 issue of Q Magazine.

www.wolfalice.co.uk

The Wombats: Daily Mirror Feature

The Wombats are featured in the current issue of the Daily Mirror.

www.thewombats.co.uk

The Horrors: Suede Special Guests

The Horrors will be the special guests of Suede at the Eventim Apollo in London on 12th October 2018.
Tickets on same from Friday, 11th May.

www.gigst.rs/Suede

Moscoman: Beats In Space Radio Mix

Moscoman presents a mix for Beats In Space radio.

www.facebook.com/moscoman

Yellow Days: Tour Dates Summer 2018

Yellow Days announce tour dates for summer 2018.

www.yellowdayss.com

Noisia Invites: Kingsnight 2018

Noisia Invites in Groningen on Kingsnight 2018.

www.noisiainvites.nl

NME Live At Leeds Preview

The NME list 'Ten Electrifying New Acts at Live at Leeds', in advance of this weekend's festival.

...Dylan Cartlidge
...Cosmo Pyke
...Gaffa Tape Sandy
...Pale Waves

www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/10-electrifying-new-acts-see-live-leeds-week-2306639

Zora Jones & Sinjin Hawke: Crack Magazine Selections

Zora Jones & Sinjin Hawke from Fractal Fantasy present a playlist for Crack Magazine Selections.

www.crackmagazine.net/article/playlists/selections-zora-jones-and-sinjin-hawke

Plan B: 4 Star Album Review

Plan B's first solo album in eight years 'Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose', receives a 4 Star review in The Independent.
See his artist page for forthcoming live dates.

www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/plan-b-review-album-peace-gaz-coombes-frank-turner-leon-bridges-today-stream-albums-a8332926.html

DMA'S: Featured In The NME

The DMA'S discuss their second album 'For Now' in the NME, see their artist page for UK tour dates.

www.nme.com/news/music/dmas-react-endorsement-liam-gallagher-biggest-ever-2306196

Steve Lamacq: Featured In Metro

Steve Lamacq discusses his upcoming 'Going Deaf For A Living' tour in London's Metro.

www.metro.news/60-seconds-with-steve-lamacq/1038408

Live At Leeds Previews

Previews of Vistas, Bad Sounds & Zapatilla at next weekends Live at Leeds festival, from There Goes The Fear.

www.theregoesthefear.com/2018/05/live-at-leeds-2018-preview-editor-marys-best-band-bets-part-2.php

Jelani Blackman: Tommy Jeans Campaign

Jelani Blackman is featured in the new Tommy Jeans campaign, as premiered in Wonderland.

www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2018/04/30/tommy-jeans

Noel Gallagher: Wembley Arena Live Review

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds receive a 4 Star live review for their show at SSE Wembley Arena, London in The Independent.

www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/noel-gallaghers-high-flying-birds-review-wembley-tour-who-built-the-moon-liam-latest-a8329301.html

Krept x Konan: Open A Dessert Restaurant

Krept x Konan will open their own dessert restaurant called 'Crepes & Cones' in Croydon on 12th May.

www.nme.com/news/music/krept-konan-opening-dessert-restaurant-2306125

Steve Lamacq: 'Going Deaf For A Living' Tour

Steve Lamacq's 'Going Deaf For A Living' tour is featured in the NME.

www.nme.com/news/music/steve-lamacq-interview-nirvana-oasis-manic-street-shame-catfish-new-music-tour-2306150

Jamz Supernova: 'Sounds Of Sonar' Mix

Jamz Supernova has produced a 'Sounds of Sonar' mix, in advance of her appearance at the festival on 15th June.

www.facebook.com/Jamzsupernova

A.M.C: 'Digging Deep' Album Launch

A.M.C & MC Phantom present the 'Digging Deep' album launch party for Drum & Bass Arena.

www.facebook.com/DJAMC

The Streets: UK Tour Dates 2019

The Streets second part of 'The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light' tour, will take place in January / February 2019.
Support from The Manor.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 4th May.

www.thestreetstour.com

Young Fathers: New Video 'Toy'

On 9th March 2018, Young Fathers (Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham 'G' Hastings and Kayus Bankole) released their third album, 'Cocoa Sugar', via Ninja Tune. The record - produced, written and recorded by the band throughout 2017 - is Young Fathers' biggest commercial and critical success to date. Featuring the singles 'Lord', 'In My View' and 'Toy', 'Cocoa Sugar' builds on the widespread acclaim of their two previous full length records; 2014's Mercury Prize winning 'DEAD' and 2015's 'White Men Are Black Men Too'.

Today, Young Fathers release the video for their latest single, 'Toy'.
The video sees the band reignite their creative relationship with renowned Stink Films director Salomon Ligthelm, who approached the trio with the video concept after hearing the track. Ligthelm previously collaborated with Young Fathers on a video for 2014's 'Mr Martyr'.

"The tone of the track is so visceral and abrasive, which I think marries the political subject matter perfectly. I honestly just really like the idea of seeing dictators behaving like spoilt little children - pissed with the world, because things aren't going their way. Looking at the political climate of our time, I'd say truth is certainly stranger than fiction."

'Cocoa Sugar' is available on CD, LP, limited LP and via all digital services. It features a striking visual aesthetic, with cover photography from Julia Noni and creative direction from Tom Hingston.

www.young-fathers.com