Millie Manders and The Shutup release new single 'R.I.P'
Millie Manders and The Shutup have released their new single 'R.I.P', taken from their latest album Wake Up, Shut Up, Work. The single precedes their Choose The Bear UK tour, which takes place in spring.
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Check out 'R.I.P' here: https://youtu.be/vk2QDD9MHKE
In troubled times, we need artists who will shine a light in the dark, and Millie Manders is emerging as a voice of her generation. Her second album, Wake Up, Shut Up, Work, is exactly the kind of tonic needed right now. Chock-full of ideas, opinions and huge hooks, marinated in teeth-rattling guitar riffs, skilfully piloted by Millie’s huge, emotive, clarion vocal.
The infectious new single ‘R.I.P’, about a broken relationship, comes ahead of the band’s headline London show at Camden Dingwalls on 13th February – part of the Choose The Bear UK tour in the spring.
"The lyrics started with a live stream songwriting workshop with my Patreons," she says. "It’s become an anthem for those who have lost friendships or relationships that needed to be put to rest. A celebration of the death of something that opens the door to new horizons. 'R.I.P' has always been my personal favourite because it was the first song we completed and chose for the album."
Choose The Bear UK tour dates:
Feb 13: London Dingwalls
Feb 22: Leeds A Fistful Of Ska
Mar 27: Blackpool Bootleg Social
Mar 28: Glasgow Audio
Mar 29: Scarborough Punk Festival
Mar 30: York Crescent
Apr 18: Manchester Punk Festival
Apr 23: Milton Keynes Craufurd Arms
Apr 24: Aldershot West End Centre
Apr 25: Hitchin Club 85
Apr 26: Swansea Sin City
May 01: Huddersfield Parish
May 02: Birkenhead Future Yard
May 03: Leicester Musician
May 04: Derby Hairy Dog
A follow-up to their Telling Truths, Breaking Ties debut, on its release Wake Up, Shut Up, Work received a tonne of glowing reviews, reaching #2 in the UK Rock & Metal Album Chart and #6 in the UK Independent Album Chart.
Also receiving high praise is Millie Manders and the Shutup's growing reputation for joyous and memorable live shows. The band have graced stages at such notable festivals as Slam Dunk, Bearded Theory, Northwest Calling, Kendal Calling, Rebellion and Boomtown, and have previously toured with the likes of Less Than Jake, zebrahead and Ferocious Dog.
Alongside all major streaming and download platforms, Wake Up, Shut Up, Work is available on CD and LP from a host of independent record stores.
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