Kula Shaker unleash ‘Charge of The Light Brigade’: A psychedelic Celtic adventure

If ever there was a band perfectly at home mixing Celtic lore with psych‑rock energy, it’s Kula Shaker—and they’ve just raised the stakes again. Their brand‑new single and video, Charge of The Light Brigade, is a three‑minute thrill ride speckled with druidic drums, spiritual vampires, and that unmistakable Hammond‑driven punch. Think epic folk mythology crashing head‑on into swirling guitar riffs, and you’ve got the barest hint of what they’ve conjured here.

From the first rippling chords, you’re swept into a mist‑laden battlefield of sound. Crisp percussion drives the verses forward, while chants and refrains echo ancient tales of heroism and otherworldly temptation. Then—bam!—a chorus that hooks you with its irresistible melody and sends you spiraling through time. It’s both urgent and hypnotic, like you’ve stumbled into a midnight ritual somewhere deep in the Scottish Highlands.

This single is the first taste of their forthcoming eighth studio album, and it couldn’t have arrived at a better moment. Already crowned by Shindig! as “the best album of their career,” 2024’s ‘Natural Magick’ shot straight to the top of the UK Indie charts and reawakened the original lineup’s alchemy. Jay Darlington—fresh from his Hammond adventures with Oasis—has slipped back behind the organ, and the chemistry is palpable. You can practically see the smiles on their faces as they lock in together, firing on all cylinders.

And if the new single isn’t enough to get your pulse racing, Kula Shaker are currently tearing across the UK on tour with Ocean Colour Scene. From intimate club dates to festival‑sized stages, they’re breathing new life into every venue they hit—fans old and new uniting under a shared love of heartfelt psychedelia. (U.S. dates are on the horizon, so stateside devotees, keep your ears peeled.)

Whether you’re a die‑hard Shaker head or just dipping your toes into their kaleidoscopic world, Charge of The Light Brigade is the perfect gateway drug. Crank up the volume, lose yourself in the swirl of harp‑like arpeggios and thunderous drums, and prepare for a journey that’s as mystical as it is electrifying. The battle lines have been drawn—will you answer the call?

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