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NEW ALBUM ‘LIQUID GOLD’ IS No.1 IN THE MIDWEEKS – LISTEN HERE
COULD SHED SEVEN ACHIEVE TWO No.1 ALBUMS IN 2024?
NEW ‘DEMOS EDITION’ VERSION IS OUT NOW – PROFITS GO TO THE MUSIC VENUE TRUST
January saw Shed Seven get their 30th anniversary celebrations underway in style when ‘A Matter of Time’ became their first ever No.1 album. Having waited three decades to land that accomplishment, Shed Seven could now make it two No.1 albums within a year as their new orchestral reworks album ‘Liquid Gold’ is sitting at No.1 in the UK Midweek Album Chart – and it looks likely to be a two-horse race between Shed Seven and Bring Me The Horizon.
The ‘Liquid Gold’ campaign has darted from highlight-to-highlight, taking in a sold-out in-store tour, a phenomenal set at Radio 2 In The Park, a BBC Radio 2 playlist and a Piano Room session, and Amazing Radio’s Track of the Week for recent single ‘Waiting For The Catch’. The new album features fresh arrangements that feature strings, brass and gospel vocals on some of their signature songs (‘Chasing Rainbows’, ‘Getting Better’, ‘Going For Gold’ and many more) while other less discovered favourites are put back in the spotlight. It also includes brand new song ‘All Roads Lead To You’.
Fan interest has been phenomenal with numerous formats already sold-out, but anyone eager to support the Sheds’ second shot at the top slot can buy the album HERE. The CD version of the ‘Demos Edition’ has just been released, a set of demos which capture the raw energy that the band exuded in their early days. All profits from the CD format of the ‘Demos Edition’ will be donated to the Music Venue Trust, which supports grassroots music venues across the UK – places which have been vital to every moment of Shed Seven’s long and storied career.
Guitarist Paul Banks says, “We’re absolutely over the moon to share that we’ve hit NUMBER ONE in the Official Charts midweek update! But it’s a long week ahead, and there are just 600 sales between us and the number two spot!
Shed Seven has had an incredible 30 years, and this year has been nothing short of unforgettable. We’ve climbed every rung of the ladder in this industry, starting out in independent venues. When we look back at the places we played in 1994, it’s heartbreaking to see how many have closed their doors. Independent bands need independent labels, record shops and venues, and we want to give something back. That’s why we’re thrilled to release a limited edition ‘Liquid Gold’ CD, with all profits going to the Music Venues Trust. It features demos that really capture the rawness of Shed Seven, that same energy we had when we played those venues early in our career. Without independent venues, there would be no Shed Seven.
So, If you want to support us this week and help make chart history, you can do it by backing the venues that made this all possible for us and so many other artists. A second number one would be the icing on the cake… can we make it happen together?”
Vocalist Rick Witter adds, “It’s important for all new up-and-coming young acts to have the opportunity to play venues like these, as it’s a crucial part of any artist’s journey to get a foothold on the musical path. Long may these venues exist.”
The ever-industrious Shed Seven have already completed seven in-store shows since ‘Liquid Gold’ was released on Friday and there are another eight to run this week alone. Their touring schedule also includes select ‘Change Giver’ shows before their full 30th anniversary tour gets underway in November and culminates at the O2 Academy Brixton. Very limited tickets remain available for select shows HERE.
SEPTEMBER
30th – Brighton, Resident (6.30pm – SOLD OUT)
OCTOBER
1st – Bristol, Rough Trade (midday – SOLD OUT)
1st – Bristol, Rough Trade (5pm – SOLD OUT)
2nd – Nottingham, Rough Trade (midday – SOLD OUT)
2nd – Nottingham, Rough Trade (6pm – SOLD OUT)
3rd – Sheffield, Bear Tree Records (midday – SOLD OUT)
3rd – Liverpool, Jacaranda (7pm – SOLD OUT)
4th – Newcastle, Beyond Vinyl (6.30pm – SOLD OUT)
10th – Kingston, Pryzm (‘Change Giver’ show, hosted by Banquet Records – SOLD OUT)
11th – Kingston, Pryzm (‘Change Giver’ show, hosted by Banquet Records – SOLD OUT)
12th – Coventry, HMV Empire (‘Change Giver’ show – SOLD OUT)
16th – Edinburgh, Assai Records (midday – SOLD OUT)
16th – Glasgow, HMV (5pm – SOLD OUT)
17th – Glasgow, SWG3 (‘Change Giver’ show, hosted by Assai Records – SOLD OUT)
18th – Manchester, Academy 2 (‘Change Giver’ show, hosted by Crash Records – SOLD OUT)
19th – Leeds, Beckett Student Union (‘Change Giver’ show, hosted by Crash Records – SOLD OUT)
NOVEMBER – 30th ANNIVERSARY HEADLINE TOUR
14th – Sheffield, Octagon (SOLD OUT)
15th – Cardiff, University – Great Hall (LOW TICKETS)
16th – Liverpool, University – Mountford Hall (SOLD OUT)
18th – Halifax, Victoria Theatre (LOW TICKETS)
19th – Hull, City Hall (LOW TICKETS)
21st – Aberdeen, Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
22nd – Glasgow, O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
23rd – Edinburgh, O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
25th – Leicester, O2 Academy (LOW TICKETS)
26th – Margate, Dreamland
28th – Bristol, O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
29th – Newcastle, O2 City Hall (SOLD OUT)
30th – Leeds, O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
DECEMBER – 30th ANNIVERSARY HEADLINE TOUR
2nd – Oxford, O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
3rd – Lincoln, Engine Shed (LOW TICKETS)
5th – Stockton, Globe
6th – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse (SOLD OUT)
7th – Birmingham, O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
9th – Norwich, The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA (SOLD OUT)
10th – Cambridge, Corn Exchange (SOLD OUT)
12th – Bournemouth, O2 Academy (LOW TICKETS)
13th – Nottingham, Rock City (SOLD OUT)
14th – London, O2 Academy Brixton (SOLD OUT)
DECEMBER – RICK WITTER & PAUL BANKS INTIMATE ACOUSTIC SHOWS
21st – York, Huntington Working Men’s Club (SOLD OUT)
22nd – York, Huntington Working Men’s Club (SOLD OUT)
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