Music news round-up: From Good Neighbours’ Debut to Wyatt Flores’ Manchester Stop
New albums, fresh singles and some massive tour announcements — it’s been a busy week in music.
Good Neighbours – debut album Blue Sky Mentality out now
The duo who went from viral sensations to festival headliners in record time have finally unveiled their debut album Blue Sky Mentality via Polydor. Across 14 tracks, Good Neighbours blend euphoric indie-pop with widescreen ambition. Lead single Walk Walk Walk sets the tone: big hooks and bigger energy. Manchester fans will be waiting for a tour announcement to bring these anthems to town.
Lily Lyons – new single ‘57’, debut album due 31st October
Rising songwriter Lily Lyons has dropped 57, the third single from her upcoming debut album Re-Open The World (Fiction, 31st October). Produced with Joel Pott (Athlete, George Ezra, London Grammar), the record promises ten beautifully crafted songs exploring selfhood, humour and the human condition.
The Last Dinner Party – new single + tour expansion
The BRIT Award-winning five-piece return with Second Best, a spiky new cut from their forthcoming second album From The Pyre (out 17th October via Island EMI). Written by guitarist Emily Roberts and inspired by Sparks, the song captures the messy push-and-pull of love and betrayal.
They’ve also added extra UK shows this winter:
- Nov 18 – Glasgow Barrowlands
- Nov 21 – Sheffield Octagon
- Nov 25 – Norwich UEA
Wyatt Flores joins 49 Winchester UK tour – Manchester Academy date confirmed
One of country’s fastest-rising voices, Oklahoma-born Wyatt Flores, will support 49 Winchester on their Welcome To The Holler UK run this October. His debut Welcome to the Plains drew major acclaim, while recent collaboration Before I Do (with Jake Kohn) featured on the Twisters movie soundtrack.
Manchester fans can catch Flores and 49 Winchester at Manchester Academy on 8th October.
Full UK dates:
- Oct 5 – Belfast Telegraph Building
- Oct 7 – Glasgow O2 Academy
- Oct 8 – Manchester Academy
- Oct 10 – Leeds University Stylus
- Oct 11 – Birmingham O2 Institute
- Oct 14 – London Roundhouse
- Oct 16 – Bristol O2 Academy
Tom A. Smith to support The Lottery Winners on UK tour
Fresh off the release of his self-produced EP Say What You Want, Tom A. Smith has been announced as support for Wigan’s own The Lottery Winners on their KOKO Tour Part 2 this November. The EP captures Smith at a moment of growth, stepping boldly into a new chapter.
