Courting share How to Thread the Needle and Come Out the Other Side to Tell the Story, Or: ‘Lust for Life’ via Lower Third Recordings, the deluxe version of their critically acclaimed third album
EU/UK tour starts on Monday + share newly announced dates with The Cribs
How to Thread the Needle and Come Out the Other Side to Tell the Story, Or: ‘Lust for Life’ artwork
“Courting have continued on their upwards trajectory, proving themselves to be an unstoppable force in the UK indie landscape.” – CLASH
“A bit mad but utterly compelling” – Classic Rock ★★★★
“‘Lust for Life’ is Courting’s best album yet, and they’re only just getting started.” – Dork ★★★★★
“They’re at their strongest” – Daily Mirror
“dropping anthemic bangers with mass appeal.” – The Line of Best Fit
“Intelligent stuff.” – Louder Than War
“The intricate, considered and brazen artistry of the foursome is worthy of far more acclaim” – NME ★★
“This remarkable album stands out, deserving of its own array of accolades.” – ★★★★★ Northern Exposure
“The tragedy of today’s music economy is that so many acts like Courting struggle to release two albums, let alone three. Enjoy this lot while you can – they’re special.” – The Observer ★★★
Today, Liverpool’s Courting release the deluxe edition of their acclaimed third album, How to Thread the Needle and Come Out the Other Side to Tell the Story, Or: ‘Lust for Life’, out now via Lower Third Recordings.
Expanding on their March LP Lust for Life, the deluxe version offers seven additional tracks that reframe and rework the original record’s ideas, a collage of demos, remixes and live recordings that highlight the band’s obsession with duality and reinvention.
Leading the release is “pause at you (Meg Ward’s Wavy Remix)”, a euphoric reimagining of one of the album’s standout moments. Released today alongside a new visualiser, the track pushes the song’s bittersweet energy into a new electronic realm, tying Courting’s sharp-edged pop sensibilities to the dancefloor.
Listen to “pause at you (Meg Ward’s Wavy Remix)” HERE
The expanded record also features the previously released “rollback freestyle” featuring RXK Nephew, and “the twins (1969)”, each continuing to explore the playful chaos and mirrored structures that have defined Courting’s recent work. Less a collection of extras and more a reinterpretation, the deluxe captures the band’s instinct to revisit and reshape their own sound.
The release arrives as Courting prepare for their upcoming UK and EU tour, and follows the announcement that the band will support The Cribs on tour in March 2026. The connection runs deep, The Cribs’ Ryan and Gary Jarman co-produced Courting’s 2024 album New Last Name, helping the Liverpool group refine their distinctive blend of intensity, melody and experimentation.
Listen to How to Thread the Needle and Come Out the Other Side to Tell the Story, Or: ‘Lust for Life’ HERE
With How to Thread the Needle and Come Out the Other Side to Tell the Story, Or: ‘Lust for Life’, Courting clo out one of their most ambitious and acclaimed eras to date – a project that began with precision and chaos, and ends with the same restless energy that has defined them from the start.
Tracklisting:
Rollback Intro
Stealth Rollback
Pause At You
Namcy
Eleven Sent (This Time)
After You
Lust For Life
Likely Place For Them To Be
rollback freestyle (feat. RXKNephew)
the twins (1969)
pause at you (Meg Ward’s Wavy Remix)
namcy (Dj Streaks Remix)
eleven sent (demo)
pause @ you (live)
likely place for them to be (live)
Live dates
Monday 27th October Supersonic Records – Paris, France
Wednesday 29th October – Ringo Music Bar – Ghent, Belgium
Thursday 30th October – VERA – Groningen, The Netherlands
Friday 31st October – London Calling – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Saturday 1st November – Les Nuits Weekender – Brussels Belgium
Thursday 6th November – The Boileroom – Guildford, UK
Friday 7th November – Where Else? – Margate, UK
Saturday 8th November – Mutations Festival – Brighton, UK
Friday 14th November – Bilboloop Festival – Bilbao, Spain
Wednesday 18th March – Newcastle Boiler Shop – Newcastle, UK *
Thursday 19th March – Sheffield Foundry – Sheffield, UK * (Sold out)
Friday 20th March – Manchester Albert Hall – Manchester, UK* (Sold out)
Sunday 22nd March – Birmingham O2 Institute – Birmingham, UK *
Tuesday 24th March – Nottingham Rock City – Nottingham, UK *
Wednesday 25th March – Cardiff Tramshed – Cardiff, UK *
Friday 27th March – Brighton Concorde 2 – Brighton, UK *
Saturday 28th March – Brighton Concorde 2 – Brighton, UK * (Sold out)
*= in support of The Cribs
Courting are:
Sean Murphy-O’Neill (Guitar/Vocals)
Sean Thomas (Drums/Vocals)
Josh Cope (Guitar)
Connor McCann (Bass)