The build up to the October 4th release of Alison Moyet’s reworked career retrospective ‘Key’ has demonstrated a continuing fan devotion for an artist who has achieved two #1 albums, six Top 10 singles, three BRIT Awards and a Grammy nomination. With substantial pre-orders, phenomenal ticket sales and high-profile media moments such as Radio 2’s Piano Room session, Alison is now building momentum for the next step in a storied career. Today, she extends that growing interest by sharing the new preview track ‘Filigree’. Listen HERE.
Speaking on the meaning of this song Alison says: “Sometimes in life, we are met with the overwhelming urge to leave, losing faith that the next corner reveals a gift of light. It takes the dark to name it. Joy is like a mayfly. It comes for minutes at a time. That’s what makes it remarkable.”
First featured on the 2013 album ‘the minutes’, ‘Filigree’ is one of the distinctive reworkings presented on the ‘Key’ album. Co-written with Guy Sigsworth (Björk, AURORA), and originally presented as a glacial, unhurried electro-pop song, here it stands apart with its delicate and intimate folk arrangement courtesy of producer Sean McGhee. The recording features 5 x BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner Chris Wood on electric guitar, John Garden on piano and Ben Nicholls on double bass.
‘Filigree’, ‘So Am I’, ‘Such Small Ale’ and ‘All Cried Out’ collectively provide a window to the nature of the ‘Key’ album. There are hits, fan favourites and deep cuts: all reconstructed by varying degrees in order to create a cohesive set of songs separated by decades in their creation. Alison’s voice – selective in its language and informed by the lessons of experience – consistently provides character, nuance and resonant, emotional depth.
The ‘Key’ album campaign runs parallel to the podcast series ‘40 Moyet Moments’, in which Alison shares a deep dive into specific songs and memorable career moments with host Steve Coats-Dennis. It has become an international hit, landing at #1 on prime podcast charts including Apple Podcasts UK (Music and Music Interviews), Spotify UK (Music), Apple Podcasts Australia (Music Interviews) and Apple Podcasts Ireland (Music). Listen to the podcast HERE.
‘Key’ is available to pre-order HERE. Alison’s official store offers an array of physical formats, while album bundles can also include a new phonetic t-shirt design and a signed art print. While all signed test pressings rapidly sold-out, there are also retailer-specific double-vinyl formats available from Amazon, HMV, The Sound of Vinyl and select indie stores.
Alison‘s long-awaited 2025 world tour has already resulted in phenomenal demand, with every UK and Ireland show sold out more than six months in advance. The tour will soon be expanded with the confirmation of shows in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
In addition, two ‘In Conversation’ events have just been announced, which will see Alison discuss her formidable 40-year-career with her friend, the acclaimed writer Amy Raphael, ahead of signing copies of the ‘Key’ album. They will be held at London’s Rough Trade East (October 4th) and Brighton’s Resident (October 8th). Tickets are now available HERE.
UK AND IRELAND
16 Feb – Dublin, 3Olympia (SOLD OUT)
17 Feb – Belfast, Waterfront Hall (SOLD OUT)
20 Feb – York, Barbican (SOLD OUT)
21 Feb – Manchester, Bridgewater Hall (SOLD OUT)
22 Feb – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall (SOLD OUT)
24 Feb – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall (SOLD OUT)
25 Feb – Stoke-on-Trent, Victoria Hall (SOLD OUT)
27 Feb – Birmingham, Symphony Hall (SOLD OUT)
28 Feb – Cambridge, Corn Exchange (SOLD OUT)
1 Mar – Ipswich, Regent Theatre (SOLD OUT)
3 Mar – Sheffield, City Hall (SOLD OUT)
4 Mar – Stockton, Globe (SOLD OUT)
6 Mar – Gateshead, The Glasshouse (SOLD OUT)
7 Mar – Buxton, Opera House (SOLD OUT)
8 Mar – Reading, Hexagon (SOLD OUT)
10 Mar – Brighton, Dome (SOLD OUT)
11 Mar – London, Palladium (SOLD OUT)
13 Mar – Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre (SOLD OUT)
14 Mar – Swansea, Arena (SOLD OUT)
15 Mar – Bath, Forum (SOLD OUT)
17 Mar – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion (SOLD OUT)
18 Mar – Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre (SOLD OUT)
20 Mar – Edinburgh, Usher Hall (SOLD OUT)
21 Mar – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall (SOLD OUT)
22 Mar – Aberdeen, Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
EUROPE
31 Mar – Oslo, Norway, Sentrum Scene
1 Apr – Stockholm, Sweden, Göta Lejon
3 Apr – Hamburg, Germany, Grosse Freiheit 36
5 Apr – Antwerp, Belgium, De Roma (SOLD OUT)
7 Apr – Amsterdam, Netherlands, Paradiso (SOLD OUT)
8 Apr – Groningen, Netherlands, De Oosterpoort
9 Apr – Eindhoven, Netherlands, Muziekgebouw Frits Philips
11 Apr – Cologne, Germany, Carlswerk Victoria
13 Apr – Frankfurt Germany, Batschkapp
14 Apr – Berlin, Germany, Huxleys Neue Welt
15 Apr – Copenhagen, Denmark, DR Koncerthuset (SOLD OUT)
