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BOB VYLAN, have today released their new, critically acclaimed and independently released album ‘Humble As The Sun’ via Ghost Theatre. Alongside that is the powerful and confronting single ‘Reign’, which shows their ever-evolving sound.
“Reign felt like a perfect focus track to release on the day of the album as it is powerful, self affirming and pulls no punches when speaking of one’s own value as well as discussing social issues and even touching on some of the issues we’ve found in the music industry. For the video we wanted to emphasise the Moor aspect of the song, so we wanted to make it regal and powerful with vivid colours. But the second half takes a turn, and becomes powerful in another way.” – BOB VYLAN
‘Humble as the Sun’, 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.
“Humble As The Sun is a positive self affirming album created after conversations and meditations with and in the Sun and nature. We want this album to uplift, inspire and bring positivity to peoples lives while continuing to highlight issues many of us are facing in this political and economic crisis.” – BOB VYLAN
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.
Humble As The Sun tracklisting:
1. Humble As The Sun (intro) ft. Jerub
2. Reign
3. GYAG (Get Yourself A Gun)
4. Dream Big
5. Hunger Games
6. Right Here
7. Makes Me Violent
8. He’s A Man
9. Ring The Alarm
10. I’m Still Here
All currently announced BOB VYLAN live dates for 2024:
5th April – Fighting Cocks, Kingston (Banquet Records show 1)
5th April – Prisym, Kingston (Banquet Records Show 2)
7th April 2024 – Bush Hall London, United Kingdom (101 Part Time Jobs Podcast, live)
9th 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
27th April 2024 – Primordial General Mayhem Festival, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
12th May 2024 – Welcome to Rockville 2024 Daytona Beach, FL, USA
16th May 2024 – Sonic Temple Festival 2024 Columbus, OH, USA
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
5th June 2024 – Caribana Festival, Crans, Switzerland
7th June 2024 – Mystic Festival, Gdánsk, Poland
27th June 2024 – Resurrection Festival, Vivero, Spain
29th June 2024 – Jera On Air Festival, Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
5th July 2024 – The Rising Festival, Oulton, United Kingdom
6th July 2024 – Rock Werchter, Werchter, Belgium
12th July 2024 – 2000trees Festival, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
29th July 2024- Truck Festival, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
4th August 2024 – Y Not Festival, Steventon, United Kingdom
15th August 2024 – Motocultor Festival, Carhaix-Plouguer, France
16 August 2024 – Lowlands Festival 2024 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands
26th September 2024 – Louder Than Life, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
13th October 2024- Aftershock Festival, Sacramento, California, USA
Tickets here
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BOB VYLAN has celebrated a variety of media support including the current print cover of DIY Magazine, Rolling Stone, Kerrang!, NME, Clash, 6Music (3 b-list singles in a row), BBC Radio 1, MTV, Radio X, Tape Notes and so much more. They are also in todays Guardian with a great spotlight feature on the pair and this new album, read it – HERE
BBC 6music Craig Charles session also happened earlier this year (listen HERE), and a BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds session 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 Wheel’s Up.’ Listen Here.
Watch the videos here:
‘Hunger Games’
‘He’s A Man’
‘Dream Big’
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ABOUT 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.
‘HUMBLE AS THE SUN’ IS OUT NOW HERE
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