Mekons have returned with a new single on Tuesday.
You're Not Singing Anymore is three minutes of alt. pop perfection, Jon Langford on lead vocals, band in full flow, and irresistibly singalong even if the lyrics are in reflective and arguably maudlin mode.
As if that weren't good news enough, Mekons have signed to Fire Records with the promise of more new music next year. I'm assuming we're talking an album as the band has also announced an extensive tour of the UK and Europe in May, followed by the USA in July and August. The closest gig to me will be The Corn Exchange in Newport on Friday 9th May...
The Mekons line-up is Jon Langford, Sally Timms (happy birthday for 29th!), Tom Greenhalgh, Dave Trumfio, Susie Honeyman, Rico Bell aka Eric Bellis, Lu Edmonds and Steve Goulding. All 'lifers', Dave Trumfio the relative newcomer with a mere three decades with Mekons under his belt...!
Mekons sound like a band on fire. And I don't just mean their label. I can't wait to hear more.
Good to hear that the Mekons are still alive and working on a new album. Also looking forward to the release.
ReplyDeleteExcellent news indeed -- new album AND tour!!!
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