Just a quick one today, with a heads up that London indie rockers Happyness (who came to our attention via the fantastic 80N7 compilation) have released a new single called ‘A Whole New Shape’. It’s a far more upbeat sound than I’m used to from the band, but their West Coast DIY rock influences are still readily apparent. If you like Pavement, Yo La Tengo et al. than give Happyness a go. Why not listen in the player below?
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The track is the band’s first single for new label, Moshi Moshi,and will appear on the re-release of their debut album, Weird Little Birthday, which will be available to buy from the 30th of March.
The band also have a whole host of upcoming tour dates with Slow Club and JAWS. Here are the dates if you’re interested:
February Tour With Slow Club
5 The Bullingdon, Oxford 18+
6 Arts Centre, Norwich
7 Arts Centre, Colchester
11 Sugarmill, Stoke
13 Arts Centre, Pocklington
14 Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh 14+ / U16 w adult
15 Trades, Hebden Bridge
16 Arts Club, Liverpool 14+ / U16 w adult
23 Wardrobe, Leeds
24 Cookie Jar, Leicester
26 Guildhall, Gloucester 14+
27 Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham 18+
28 Queens Social Club, Sheffield SOLD OUT
March dates with JAWS
3 Norwich Epic Studios
4 London Heaven
6 Manchester Academy
7 Birmingham Institute