WAKE UP, SHUT UP, WORK LP // OUT NOW
WAKE UP, SHUT UP, WORK TOUR // OCT & NOV
MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP have released their second album Wake Up, Shut Up, Work to unanimous and widespread acclaim. The follow up to their highly praised Telling Truths, Breaking Ties debut, the album is available to order on CD and vinyl from https://linktr.ee/milliemanders and a host of independent record stores including Banquet, Cool Discs, Crash Records, Resident, Rough Trade, Sister Ray and Truck alongside Amazon and all major streaming and download platforms.
PRAISE FOR WAKE UP, SHUT UP, WORK
“An explosion of sound accompanied by lyrics designed to wake your mind right up; MMATSU deserve to go stratospheric with this release” VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE 10/10
“Hewn from the human heart and soul and sung by someone that makes you feel their emotions as if they were your own. This could and should be the album that elevates MMATSU from punk heroes to household names” DEVOLUTION MAGAZINE
“Ultimately, what truly sets Wake Up, Shut Up, Work apart is the unflinching honesty; in a world grappling with political unrest, environmental concerns and social injustices, this album serves as both a rallying cry and a comforting embrace” POWERPLAY MAGAZINE 8/10
“It’s here, and what a glorious experience it is. There really is no one else like this band, as they fuse punk, ska and rock perfectly with horn sections, melodies, big guitars and a seething anger at all the absolute pricks out there. Yeah, we’ve all thought it but this lot shout about it” FIREWORKS MAGAZINE
“Arguably one of the greatest live acts the UK has ever produced … and no one can do sarcasm, anger and humour in a lyric as well as Millie. This will be, deservedly, a contender for Album of the Year in so many publications” WITH JUST A HINT OF MAYHEM
“Whether it’s the liberating joyfulness and cathartic energy of their live shows or the sincerity and openness of their music and lyricism, there’s no denying that the world needs MMATSU now more than ever” FANGRRRL
“For eternity, well maybe a few decades, bands and songwriters have notoriously struggled with that dreaded, difficult second album. It appears Millie Manders and The Shutup didn’t receive that particular memo” BAD TATTOO
Speaking about the new album, Millie Manders says:
“I can’t quite believe the release is finally here! We are all bursting to find out what people think of this new collection of tracks, and even more excited to play them live on tour. We truly hope everyone will enjoy listening to them as much as we enjoyed creating them.
“Our second album has been so much more collaborative as a band, and it’s been a wonderful process in terms of expansion and evolution of our sound. We are all so proud of what we have achieved, and we all hope that Wake Up, Shut Up, Work has a similarly warm reception to Telling Truths, Breaking Ties now that it’s released into the world.”
WAKE UP, SHUT UP, WORK | TRACK LISTING
- Angry Side
- Shut Your Mouth
- Me Too
- Fun Sponge
- Windows
- R.I.P.
- Halloween
- Rebound
- One That Got Away (album version)
- Threadbare
- Can I Get Off?
- Pressure
Millie Manders and The Shutup are known for their ferocious and joyous live shows, having graced stages at such notable festivals as Slam Dunk, Bearded Theory, North West Calling, Kendal Calling, Rebellion and Boomtown, and have previously toured with the likes of Less Than Jake and Ferocious Dog. The band explore themes of loss, betrayal, heartbreak, anxiety, environmental concern and political unrest – all while exuding the punk attitude and prowess that helps set them apart – and have been championed by the likes of the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, BBC Introducing and Radio X alongside press coverage from Devolution, Fireworks, Powerplay and Vive Le Rock magazines.
In support of the Wake Up, Shut Up, Work album, the band have announced details of further summer festival performances, instores and a full autumn headline tour with support from Ramona’s Tea Party, as follows:
AUGUST
Tue 06 KINGSTON Banquet Records Instore
Sat 10 DONCASTER Wroots Rocks
Fri 23 LEEDS Handfest @ Brudenell Social Club
Sat 24 LEEDS Crash Records Instore
OCTOBER
Thu 24 BRIGHTON Patterns
Fri 25 SOUTHAMPTON 1865
Sat 26 HIGH WYCOMBE Arts Centre
Sun 27 BEDFORD Esquires
Thu 31 BIRMINGHAM Actress & Bishop
NOVEMBER
Fri 01 BRISTOL Thekla
Sat 02 EXETER Cavern
Sun 03 SHEFFIELD Yellow Arch Studios
Wed 06 HULL New Adelphi
Thu 07 NEWCASTLE Cluny 1
Fri 08 MANCHESTER Club Academy
Sat 09 NOTTINGHAM Rescue Room
Sat 16 NORWICH Waterfront
Tickets are available from www.millie-manders.com and the venues.
Beyond their music, the band’s commitment to sustainability and charity is always evident, prioritising eco-friendly merchandise and raising funds for charitable causes through limited edition artwork and merchandise sales and by donating a percentage of album sales to causes they wholeheartedly support. With this dedication to making a positive impact in the music industry, they continue to be a vital voice in the burgeoning punk scene.
Can I Get Off video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPC3qEjgQ1A
Millie Manders and The Shutup are: Millie Manders on vocals, guitar and alto sax; Joe Quigley on guitar; Georgina Boreham on bass; and Pete Wright on drums and samples.
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