Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian unveiled their latest single “Young and Stupid.” The song is off their upcoming new album A Bit Of Previous out May 6 via Matador. The single is accompanied by a lyric video showcasing the band members’ family photo albums which adds to the nostalgic nature of the track. [embedded content][embedded content] “Young and Stupid” is the second single off of A Bit Of Previous, preceded by “Unnecessary Drama.” The band recorded the album in the spring of 2020 in Glasgow. “We did it together, us and the city. This record was the first ‘full’ LP recording for B&S in Glasgow since Fold Your Hands Child, 1999. We clocked in every morning, we played our songs, we wrote together, we tried new things, we took the proverbial lump of clay, and we threw it every day,” Stuart M...

Belle and Sebastian have unveiled their latest song “If They’re Shooting At You,” in support of those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. The song was released alongside a visual element featuring a collage of pictures taken by photographers covering the conflict on the ground in Ukraine. Through the release of this video, Belle and Sebastian want to offer a message of “hope and solidarity” during the crisis. The band also announced they will be pledging all artist income from the song (streaming and digital sales) to the Red Cross. Donations made through Bandcamp will also be matched by the UK government until March 18. [embedded content][embedded content] When asked about the song, Belle and Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch said: “We had one track called ‘If They’re Shooting At You’...

After seven years away, Belle and Sebastian are back. The seven-piece indie rock group has announced their 10th album A Bit Of Previous, to be released on May 6 on Matador. The first single, “Unnecessary Drama,” is out now alongside an accompanying music video. The video portrays the paradoxical feeling of the mind running at high speed amid the solitude of stay-at-home pandemic life. The bright colors, vintage-appearing clothing, and intricate sets bring an heir of familiarity to the video that will leave fans wanting more. [embedded content][embedded content] “The song is about a young person experimenting in being a human again after a forced hiatus,” frontman Stuart Murdoch said in a statement. “The person is weighing up whether or not it’s worth the mess! Still, you dip your toe in an...