The Darkness have released their brand new single ‘Jussy’s Girl’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album Motorheart out November 19th. ‘Jussy’s Girl’ is sensitive as a falling boulder. It oozes rock n roll extravagance with huge 80s influenced riffs and an anthemic chorus that summons the inescapable carnal powers of love. The fantastical video meanwhile features Justin Hawkins as a leather-clad biker journeying through a telephone box time machine to the good ol’ days of black and white silent movies for a nefarious murder mystery, starring his musical companions in never-before-seen style. It’s quite simply magnificent! Regarding the single Justin says, “Jussy’s Girl is a song about unrequited desires of both the flesh and the heart. Although one could argue that hearts are made out of the same stuff as flesh. You know what I mean though. It’s about an unspeakable longing, but sounds like a bloke walking around in his 501s on a sunny day. It’s sad, but also carefree. Sonically we were aiming for somewhere between Def Leppard and Billy Ocean. Well, I was. There’s a helicopter in it and an awesome guitar solo. What more could you ask for?” ‘Jussy’s Girl’ is the latest single to be taken from the forthcoming opus Motorheart; a record of immeasurable rock and roll extravagance, and yet another masterpiece from England’s favourite rock icons. The new single follows the release of the high-octane riffola ‘Nobody Can See Me Cry’ and the growling, pounding title track which pays homage to a devoted sex robot. Released in a wide variety of formats, including standard and deluxe versions, Motorheart is available both digitally and physically. There’s a heavyweight black vinyl album, limited edition colour LPs, CDs and an old-school cassette version. With exclusive bundles and signed editions to boot, it’s the complete aural experience from The Darkness, and a glorious addition to one of the most exciting canons in British rock music, all available to pre-order here. MOTORHEART tracklisting: Welcome Tae Glasgae It’s Love, Jim Motorheart The Power And The Glory Of Love Jussy’s Girl Sticky Situations Nobody Can See Me Cry Eastbound Speed Of The Nite Time You Don’t Have To Be Crazy About Me… But It Helps * It’s A Love Thang (You Wouldn’t Understand) * So Long * * – bonus deluxe tracks The Darkness will be showcasing the live potency of Motorheart on their extensive 22-date UK headline tour throughout November and December this year. A true spectacle to behold, fans will be treated to brand new songs from the album as well as hits from across their award-winning, platinum selling back catalogue. Support also comes from British Lion, the up close and personal side project of legendary Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris. Tickets are available here. Motorheart is available for pre-order from the band’s Official Store MOTORHEART UK TOUR DATES 2021 November 17th – Brighton Dome, Brighton 19th – Winter Gardens, Margate 20th – O2 Academy, Bournemouth 21st – Cliffs Pavillion, Southend 23rd – UEA, Norwich 24th – Corn Exchange, Cambridge 26th – The Hexagon, Reading 27th – The Great Hall, Cardiff 29th – The Great Hall, Exeter 30th – G Live, Guilford December 2nd – O2 Academy, Liverpool 3rd – Academy, Manchester 4th – Bonus Arena, Hull 6th – The Victoria, Stoke-on-Trent 7th – O2 Academy, Bristol 9th – Barrowlands, Glasgow 10th – O2 Academy, Newcastle 11th – O2 Academy, Leeds 13th – Rock City, Nottingham 14th – O2 Academy, Birmingham 16th – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London 17th – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London |
With a back catalogue overflowing with sonic gold and a live reputation that most bands can only dream of attaining, The Darkness have established themselves as one of the most loved and important British rock bands of our time. Their last album, 2019’s Easter Is Cancelled, became the band’s fourth Top 10 album in the UK, whilst also topping the Official Charts Top 40 Rock Chart and the iTunes Rock Chart, alongside receiving swathes of critical praise. |