Black Country, New Road Unleashes New Single ‘For the Cold Country’

Black Country, New Road is back on the scene with their mesmerizing new single, ‘For the Cold Country’. This enchanting track is set to appear on their upcoming album, ‘Forever Howlong’, due out April 4 via Ninja Tune. As the third single preceding the album’s launch, following ‘Besties’ and ‘Happy Birthday’, it showcases the band’s signature sound and innovative spirit.

Featuring the remarkable May Kershaw on lead vocals, ‘For the Cold Country’ exemplifies the band’s evolution. The new album marks their first studio release since the acclaimed ‘Ants From Up There’ in 2022, and it promises a captivating mix of styles and influences, bringing vocal contributions and songwriting from Tyler Hyde, Georgia Ellery, and May.

Since the launch of their previous works, the band has been active, performing live across various renowned festivals in 2024, including Coachella, Glastonbury, and Primavera. In anticipation of the album, they will embark on a series of intimate UK shows, followed by tours in the US and exciting festival appearances.

These events will provide an exclusive opportunity for fans to experience the brilliance of their new material live. Here are some of the dates you won’t want to miss:

• MARCH
  31 – Pryzm, Kingston, UK
• APRIL
  1 – Rough Trade Liverpool, UK
  2 – Rough Trade Nottingham, UK
  5 – Rough Trade East, London, UK
  7 – Plaza, Stockport, UK
  8 – Queens Hall, Edinburgh, UK
  9 – Leeds Project House, UK
  11 – Town Hall, Birmingham, UK
  12 – Engine Rooms, Southampton, UK
  13 – Epic Studios, Norwich, UK
  15 – Village Underground, London, UK
• MAY
  3 – Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX, Mexico City, MX
  9 & 10 – Bowery Ballroom, NYC, NY, US
  13 – Salt Shed, Chicago, IL, US
  14 – Slowdown, Omaha, NE, US
  16 – Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO, US
  17 – Kilby Block Party, Salt Lake City, UT, US
  19 – The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA, US
  20 – The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA, US
  22 – The Warfield, San Francisco, CA, US
  23 – Roseland Theater, Portland, OR, US
  24 – Moore Theater, Seattle, WA, US
• JUNE
  7 – Primavera Sound Festival, Barcelona, ES
• JULY
  4 – Sexto Unplugged, Sesto Al Reghena, IT
  5 – Lars Rock Fest, Chiusi Scalo, IT
• AUGUST
  13 – Praia fluvial do Taboão, Paredes De Coura, PT
  17 – Lowlands, Biddinghuizen, NL
  28 – End of the Road 2025, Dorset, UK
• SEPTEMBER
  11 – Rock City, Nottingham, UK
  12 & 13 – Albert Hall, Manchester, UK
  15 & 16 – Olympia, Dublin, IE
  18 – Barrowland, Glasgow, UK
  20 – The Glasshouse, Gateshead, UK
  22 – Beacon, Bristol, UK
  24 – Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK
• OCTOBER
  9 – Casino de Paris, Paris, FR
  10 – Stereolux, Nantes, FR
  12 & 13 – Paradiso, Amsterdam, NL
  14 – Gloria, Cologne, DE
  15 – Astra, Berlin, DE
  17 – Vega, Copenhagen, DK
  18 – Fallan, Stockholm, SE
  19 – Sentrum Scene, Oslo, NO
  21 – Mojo Club, Hamburg, DE
  22 – Roxy, Prague, CZ
  23 – Les Docks, Lausanne, CH
  25 – Magazzini Generali, Milan, IT
  26 – L’Epicerie Moderne Feyzin, Lyon, FR
  28 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, BE
  30 – Brighton Dome, Brighton, UK
  31 – O2 Academy Brixton, London, UK

With the release of ‘For the Cold Country’ and their upcoming album, ‘Forever Howlong’, it’s clear that Black Country, New Road continues to push the boundaries of their music while delivering unforgettable performances. So mark your calendars and ensure you keep an ear out for their latest sounds—this is a band that’s consistently redefining the music scene.