Bob Vylan have shared the latest slice from their forthcoming album, ‘Humble As The Sun’.
Despite its title, ‘Makes Me Violent’ is for the most part one of the more slower-paced singles from the record so far – although that’s not to say it doesn’t pack a punch and an incredibly poignant message.
Explaining what the song entails, Bobby Vylan has shared:
“‘Makes Me Violent’ is a letter to England. A country that tells us not to be angry or violent but continues to carry out and allow some of the most violent atrocities in the world.
“But while it talks about the way this country has treated us and many like us it’s hopeful and is filled with resistance.
“We’re not going anywhere. We’re staying right here to give this place hell.”
Have a listen to the new track below.
The MOBO Award-winning duo’s new album ‘Humble As The Sun’ arrives April 05 via Ghost Theatre.
As well as today’s new single, it’s been heralded by three other singles: the motivational ‘Dream Big’, wryly observational ‘He’s A Man’ and ‘Hunger Games’, which rails against economic insecurity.
Discussing the album more broadly, Bobby Vylan added:
“This album is for the underdogs, the ones who come out swinging and those who refuse to be defeated in the face of injustice, and aims to remind listeners that anger is a fire that can be harnessed and put to use.
“The album creation started from a conversation with the sun, which is, after all, a big ball of fire that sustains life.
“From masculinity to myths about the G Spot, the themes and topics explored on ‘Humble As The Sun’ make for an often humorously empowering celebration of the people’s ability to endure, overcome and bring about change.”
See the full ‘Humble As The Sun’ track-listing:
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
And check out the list of forthcoming Bob Vylan shows, which will no doubt see the pair tear up stages following the release of the new album.
5th April – Fighting Cocks, Kingston (Banquet Records show 1)
5th April – Prisym, Kingston (Banquet Records Show 2)
7 April 2024 – Bush Hall London, United Kingdom (101 Part Time Jobs Podcast, live)
9 April 2024 – Rough Trade Nottingham Nottingham, United Kingdom
10 April 2024 – Rough Trade Bristol Bristol, United Kingdom
11 April 2024 – Rough Trade East London, United Kingdom
26 April 2024 – KK’s Steel Mill Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
27 April 2024 – KK’s Steel Mill Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
12 May 2024 – Welcome to Rockville 2024 Daytona Beach, FL
16 May 2024 – Sonic Temple Festival 2024 Columbus, OH
23 May 2024 – Bearded Theory Festival 2024 South Derbyshire District, United Kingdom
25 May 2024 – Slam Dunk Festival – South 2024 Hatfield, United Kingdom
26 May 2024 – Slam Dunk Festival – North 2024 Leeds Icd, United Kingdom
15 August 2024 – SITE DE KERAMPUILH CARH3 Carhaix-plouguer, France
16 August 2024 – Lowlands Festival 2024 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands
