Following on from their recent BBC6music B-list track “Hunger Games,” Bob Vylan have released their brand new single, “Makes Me Violent.” It comes from the bands new album, Humble As The Sun, which is due out on the 05th of April via their own Ghost Theatre records. Check out the new song below, and read more from the duo.
Listen to “Makes Me Violent” here.
Pre-order Humble As The Sun here.
““Makes Me Violent is” a letter to England. A country that tells us not to be angry or violent but continues to carry out and allow some of the most violent atrocities in the world. But while it talks about the way this country has treated us and many like us it’s hopeful and is filled with resistance. We’re not going anywhere. We’re staying right here to give this place hell.” – Bobby Vylan
Recently, Bob Vylan performed on BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds show with Clara Amfo, which included live versions of recent singles “Hunger Games” and “He’s A Man” and a very special cover of Kano‘s “Three Wheels Up.” You can listen back to the session here.
Humble As The Sun, the forthcoming album from Bob Vylan continues with much of the rage and urgency that they have come to be known and loved for, but this latest project shows that they are now stronger and wiser, bolstered by the wins and learnings that they have fought hard for along the way. The resulting record aims to leave the listener feeling power alongside their anger, and brings a fresh and compelling blend of punk, rock, grime and rap together in an experimental way.
Following on from the MOBO award-winning and chart-topping album, Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life, the message woven throughout Humble As The Sun remains dark in places but is high-energy, defiant and unapologetic in its critique of a broken social and political system that so many have fallen victim to, but feel powerless against.
“This album is for the underdogs, the ones who come out swinging and those who refuse to be defeated in the face of injustice, and aims to remind listeners that anger is a fire that can be harnessed and put to use. The album creation started from a conversation with the sun, which is, after all, a big ball of fire that sustains life. From masculinity to myths about the G Spot, the themes and topics explored on ‘Humble As The Sun’ make for an often humorously empowering celebration of the peoples ability to endure, overcome and bring about change.” says Bobby Vylan
The lyricism on this album is even more layered than their previous projects, still darkly humorous, anti-establishment and unforgiving but at times pauses to deliver much-needed words of affirmation to listeners, “You are loved. You are not alone. You are going through hell but keep going.” Bobby assures the listener, offering an antidote to the state of the world, aiming to give some power and agency to those who hear it.
At a time when so little trust or faith exists between the people and the powers that be, Bob Vylan offers out a hand in the despondent darkness that has overwhelmed so many in the shadow of a burning planet. They guide the listener to a place where they can see some light and feel empowered to do something, to fight back, to continue pushing forwards despite the challenges faced along the way.
Mixing all of the best quintessentially British – and Jamaican – musical elements from punk to drum and bass, grime and rock, Bob Vylan creates a sound that reflects the state of the nation, at once voicing the frustrations that normal people have, while also highlighting one’s ability to persevere, overcome hardship and to change.
Humble As The Sun tracklisting:
01 Humble As The Sun (intro) ft. Jerub
02 Reign
03 GYAG (Get Yourself A Gun)
04 Dream Big
05 Hunger Games
06 Right Here
07 Makes Me Violent
08 He’s A Man
09 Ring The Alarm
10 I’m Still Here
All currently announced Bob Vylan live dates for 2024:
05th April – Fighting Cocks, Kingston (Banquet Records show 1)
05th April – Prisym, Kingston (Banquet Records Show 2)
07th April 2024 – Bush Hall London, United Kingdom (101 Part Time Jobs Podcast, live)
09th April 2024 – Rough Trade Nottingham Nottingham, United Kingdom
10th April 2024 – Rough Trade Bristol Bristol, United Kingdom
11th April 2024 – Rough Trade East London, United Kingdom
26th April 2024 – KK’s Steel Mill Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
27th April 2024 – KK’s Steel Mill Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
12th May 2024 – Welcome to Rockville 2024 Daytona Beach, FL
16th May 2024 – Sonic Temple Festival 2024 Columbus, OH
23rd May 2024 – Bearded Theory Festival 2024 South Derbyshire District, United Kingdom
25th May 2024 – Slam Dunk Festival – South 2024 Hatfield, United Kingdom
26th May 2024 – Slam Dunk Festival – North 2024 Leeds Icd, United Kingdom
15th August 2024 – SITE DE KERAMPUILH CARH3 Carhaix-plouguer, France
16th August 2024 – Lowlands Festival 2024 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands
Tickets here.
Listen to the previous singles:
“Hunger Games”
“He’s A Man”
“Dream Big”
More from Bob Vylan:
With just one vocalist (Bobby) and one drummer (Bobbie) they have created a unique and ever evolving sound, one that crosses styles and genres, doing away with the traditional and embracing new and uncharted sonic dimensions. They incorporate these styles within their music in an attempt to bridge and blend genres and subcultures together. It is this very unique style and sound that has found them embraced by rock, rap, punk, dance and alternative crowds alike.
Their independent nature has seen them start their own record label (Ghost Theatre), to release their music free from the restraints of major label politics. This route saw the band reach number 18 on the UK album charts, 4 in the physical charts and number 3 on the independent charts, with their 2022 album Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life. The first time in history that an album entirely self-produced, recorded, mixed and released on a band’s own label has reached the top 20. The album also went on to win the Kerrang! Best Album award for 2022, and helped the band win their first MOBO award in the new Alternative category.
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