Catholic Action today release ‘New Year’, the latest single from their acclaimed debut album In Memory Of. Joined by brand new song ‘Little Girl’ as its b-side, ‘New Year’ is a stomping singalong anthem that readies Catholic Action for a huge year ahead. Speaking about ‘New Year’ and ‘Little Girl’, singer Chris said:
“One for falling out of, and one for falling in…
Two songs about love.
A party and a poem for afterwards.”
In Memory Of is produced by McCrory and Margo Broom. Combining a youthful energy with an innate songwriting prowess, the album shines with a rarely seen confidence. Despite having nods toward guitar pop from the past and present, the album has its gaze truly fixed in the future.
Following their set on the BBC Introducing showcase in 2017, Catholic Action will return to Austin, Texas this year to play the opening evening of SXSW as part of DIY’s British Music Embassy showcase. The band are also heading out across the UK on a fourteen-date headline tour, including a show at The Cellar in Oxford and London’s Birthdays on February 23rd.
The band’s debut album In Memory Of… attracted rave reviews as well as praise from the likes of BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens, who featured the record on his It’s Album Time segment.
In Memory Of is available now – https://catholicaction.tmstor.es/
Upcoming tour dates – tickets available here
February 20th Underground, Newcastle
February 21st The Cellar, Oxford
February 22nd Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
February 23rd Birthdays, London
February 27th Crofters Rights, Bristol
March 1st Record Junkee, Sheffield
March 2nd Bedford, Esquires
March 3rd Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
March 4th Fulford Arms, York
March 20th Heartbreakers, Southampton
March 21st The Hope, Brighton
March 22nd Boileroom, Guildford
March 23rd Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
March 24th King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
Speaking about the tour frontman Chris McCrory says:
“In Memory Of has been a long time coming for us, and it wouldn’t have happened were it not for you. It’s a record we’re incredibly proud of and we hope you are too. So, we’re thrilled to be heading out on a headline tour of the UK to perform tracks from In Memory Of and more for the people that made it happen. Thank you! And see you in February.”
Catholic Action were formed in 2014 by McCrory alongside Jamie Dubber on bass and Ryan Clark on drums. Andrew Macpherson later joined as lead guitarist to add extra sparkle to the group’s own brand of glam noise rock. The band are a product of Glasgow’s famously fertile music scene but have won fans across the UK thanks to their peerless pop masterpieces. The four-piece band are centred around the singular talents of vocalist and guitarist Chris McCrory – already known among key taste-makers as the drummer in Casual Sex, another of Glasgow’s leading musical lights.
Debut album In Memory Of is was released by the Modern Sky label in 2017. A vivid collection of smart guitar-pop anthems, the record is as rewarding as it is challenging and features BBC Radio 1 favourites ‘L.U.V.’ and ‘Propaganda’. The record garnered critical praise from the likes of DIY and Dork magazines, both of whom gave the album 4* reviews, whilst the album also featured on ‘It’s Album Time’ on Huw Stephens BBC Radio 1 show. Produced by McCrory and Margo Broom, the record combines a youthful energy with an innate songwriting prowess and shines with a rarely seen confidence. Despite having nods toward guitar pop from the past and present, the album has its gaze truly fixed in the future.
Catholic Action: In Memory Of is out now on Modern Sky Records.
Available – https://catholicac
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