King Hannah Share New Song 'Davey Says' And Announce North American tour
Great Swimmer Out May 31st via City Slang
April 17, 2024
Photo: Joséphine Leddet
Liverpool duo King Hannah unveil 'Davey Says', the second single from their forthcoming sophomore album, Great Swimmer. Set for release on May 31 via City Slang, the album is produced by Ali Chant, whose credits include PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding and Perfume Genius.
An accompanying video, directed by guitarist Craig Whittle, is described by singer Hannah Merrick as follows: “We wanted it to be a noisy, fuzzy, light moment on the album, but still have that sense of 'youcandonoything-ness.' The opening line “Meet me before the party, I don't wanna walk alone” is our take on those classic American images of the 90s, of coming-of-age nostalgia and romance, of late hot summer nights when the future is clothed before you.”
Merrick cites the band's extensive touring, particularly in North America, as an inspiration for “Davey Says”.
“Because if you're visiting a different country, it's more like watching someone's life,” he observes.
King Hannah has announced a string of North American tour dates in June and July, including major cities like New York and Chicago along with festival appearances in Quebec City and Chicoutimi. Following their experiences on the road, sharing stages with established artists such as Kurt Vile and Kevin Morby, Great Swimmer promises a mix of light and dark themes that reflect their journeys.
Previously, the band released the album's title track, which features guest vocals from acclaimed singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten and was one of the songs of the week.
King Hannah tour Dates:
17 + 18 May – The Great Escape: Brighton (UK)
June 29 – Empty Bottle: Chicago
July 2 – Elsewhere Zone 1: Brooklyn
July 4 – festival D'été de Québec: Quebec City (QC)
July 5 – La Noce festival: Chicoutimi (QC)
July 17 – Botanique: Bologna (IT)
July 18 – Piazza delle Feste/Mojotic: Genova (IT)
July 20 – TVSpenta dal vivo: Rapolano Terme (Siena) (IT)
July 21 – Milan Triennale: Milan (IT)
August 29 – Strange Brew: Bristol (UK)
August 30 – End of the Road: Dorset (UK)
September 5 – Lido: Berlin (DE)
September 6 – Vega (Ideal Bar): Copenhagen (DK)
September 8 – Delivery: Den Haag (NL)
September 9 – Paradiso: Amsterdam (NL)
September 11 – Efnaar: Eindhoven (NL)
September 12 – La Maroquinerie: Paris (FR)
September 13 – AB Club: Brussels (BE)
September 14 – Reflektor: Liege (BE)
September 15 – Leffinge Leuren: Leffinge (BE)
September 17 – AFF@Bootstraat: Hasselt (BE)
September 18 – Vera: Groningen (NL)
September 19 – Café Glocksee: Hannover (DE)
September 25 – Rich Mix: London (UK)
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