Foals
Foals announce rescheduled UK tour dates and FBC Transmissions video series, Getintothis’ Alex Holmes reports.
Oxford-based Foals have announced rescheduled dates for their headline tour, originally scheduled for this summer.
The revised tour will now start in April 2021, taking in Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, and Cardiff before culminating with their TRNSMT Festival appearance in Glasgow in July. All original tickets remain valid for the new dates.
Not ones to sit idly by however, the Mercury Prize-winning four-piece have this week launched their very own twelve-part FBC Transmissions video series with long-time collaborator Kit Monteith.
Curated by Toby L, co-founder of Transgressive Records, the weekly episodes mix studio and on-the-road insights with freshly captured footage, opportunities for fans to interact with the band, and bonus material from the recent Rip Up The Road documentary.
The series kicks off with the first Transmission, which follows Foals to Studio La Marquise in Paris, putting the finishing touches to the single Exits alongside co-producer and synth connoisseur Vincent Taurelle.
Speaking about the series, Toby and Kit commented: “The cameras have been rolling more or less non-stop for the past 18 months, from the creation of the band’s recent albums, all the way through to the ENSWBL world tour.”
“We wanted to re-inhabit those moments in a time where it feels that introspection is more important than ever, offering new glimpses into what has been such a crucial era for the band and society at large.”
“Every week’s missive will provide a concise, intimate insight into the band’s world, alternating week on week. We hope each one has the potential to, in some small way, brighten your day.”
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Future highlights include rhythm guitarist Jimmy Smith introducing his Hidden Treasures, a collection of music which shaped the direction of the final album, the band reflecting on their early days ahead of their homecoming headline set at Truck Festival, and an Q&A where the band will answer questions submitted by fans.
Foals revised 2021 tour dates are:
28 April: Edinburgh – Usher Hall – Special guests: TBA & Battles
29 April: Edinburgh – Usher Hall – Special guests: TBA & Battles
1 May: London – Olympia – Special guests: TBA & Battles
2 May: London – Olympia – Special guests: TBA & Battles
3 May: London – Olympia – Special guests: TBA & Battles
6 May: Blackpool – Empress Ballroom – Special guests: TBA & Battles
7 May: Blackpool – Empress Ballroom – Special guests: TBA & Battles
8 May: Birmingham – Arena Birmingham – Special guests: TBA & Battles
5 June: Cardiff – Cardiff Castle – Special guests: TBA
30 June: Manchester – Castlefield Bowl – Special guests: TBA
10 July: Glasgow – TRNSMT Festival
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