Fresh from their renaissance and rightful reappraisal, Simple Minds will be releasing BIG MUSIC, their first album of new material in five years on November 3rd and will also be embarking on a major multiple date UK tour in 2015. Tickets for the tour go on sale 10.00AM Friday 26 September.
With a touring cast that now sees Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill joined by stalwart drummer Mel Gaynor, keyboardist Andy Gillespie, Ged Grimes, backing vocalists Sarah Brown and Catherine AD (additional keys and guitar). Simple Minds have a settled line-up that re-affirms their status as one of the great live bands. Made with an array of collaborators old and new including co-writer Iain Cook (of Glasgow band Chvrches) and producers Steve Osborne, Andy Wright and Steve Hillage (who worked on 1981?s Sons And Fascination / Sister Feelings Call) BIG MUSIC is an irresistible mix of artistry and accessibility.
The first single to be released from BIG MUSIC will be Honest Town, out November 3rd. The song, a dream-like travelogue through Kerrs childhood stomping grounds on Glasgows South Side, is the most touching moment on BIG MUSIC a haunting track inspired by fond memories of Jim Kerrs mum, who passed away in Glasgow four years ago. It was co-written with Iain Cook of Chvrches.
More relevant than ever, Simple Minds have been lauded in recent times by NME (recently included in their 100 Most Influential Bands) and Mojo, and artists including The Horrors, The Killers, King Creosote, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and Radiohead.
Simple Minds are widely regarded as one of the best live bands in the world (BBC Breakfast) and over a thirty year career have been responsible for some of the most innovative and enduring anthems in rock music. Last year the band played to 130,000 people in the UK alone the most ever in one year. This new tour for 2015 sees them play 29 dates across the UK start March 27th through to May 4th.
