The Mysterines announce new album ‘Afraid of Tomorrows’
Liverpudlian four-piece The Mysterines have announced details of their new album, Afraid of Tomorrows, set for release on June 7th.
The new album is highly anticipated and serves as the follow-up to their debut Reeling, which was released in 2022. To accompany the announcement, they have also released the single ‘Stray,’ which premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Clara Amfo’s ‘Hottest Record’ on February 20th. Notably, last summer, The Mysterines supported Arctic Monkeys on their stadium tour of the United Kingdom.
“’Stray’ focuses on the aimless and untamed nature of the polarities of behaviour that we experience when dealing with suffering,” said guitarist and vocalist Lia Metcalfe, “Whether it’s guilt, paranoia or unexplained feelings of grandiosity.”
She continued, “Often, when the hands of loneliness have a firm grip over one’s eyes it can turn dangers into open doors inviting you in. We find a certain point of no return and we’re often led astray.”
The song is filled with brooding guitar, electric drums and sleek vocals. It was recorded and produced by John Congleton, the Grammy Award-winning producer who has previously worked with acclaimed artists including St. Vincent and Angel Olsen.
“Afraid of Tomorrows is a mirror where you find you’re nothing more than a formless being, one made from celestial constellations – of traumas, of the old and new, mistakes, addiction, fear and happiness, loneliness, but ultimately a desire for life and the fight to keep living. It’s a collage of what’s been lost and of love unbounded.”
The Mysterines are currently on tour with Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, having recently concluded the UK leg of the run before moving onto mainland Europe. They are also set to play a number of festivals this summer, including Truck and Tramlines.
Watch the video for the new single ‘Stray’ below.
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