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The Blinders have announced their second album with a brand new single titled 'Circle Song'. The Manchester-based livewires have cut all of the fuzz and taken off the theatre makeup for their re-introduction, sounding more like a mellowed out, more mature version of their previous selves. Fantasies Of A Stay At Home Psychopath arrives May 8 via Modern Sky.

'Circle Song' drips with passionate rock 'n' roll heart, a slow doo-wop rhythm carrying the band along a ponderous lyrical journey that parallels some of Alex Turner's work. The production is spot on, with a definite analogue feel around the swooning tune.

Hear it and see the video:

Different, right?

The band have also announced a tour to follow the album's release. They cover a few of the UK's biggest new music festivals too: Live At Leeds, Sound City and Hit The North. See the dates below:

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01 - Leeds, Live At Leeds
02 - Liverpool, Sound City
03 - Newcastle, Hit The North
19 - Edinburgh, Caves
20 - Hull, Welly 2
21 - London, 100 Club
22 - Southampton, Joiners
23 - Leicester, O2 Academy
24 - Birmingham, Sonic Wave Festival

Tickets go on sale Monday 17 February. Fantasies Of A Stay At Home Psychopath arrives 8 May on Modern Sky.

More about: The Blinders