Black Country, New Road announce new album ‘Forever Howlong’

Out April 4 via Ninja Tune – New Single Besties Out Now

Black Country, New Road return with their highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Forever Howlong,’ arriving April 4 via Ninja Tune. Marking their first studio release since 2022’s ‘Ants From Up There,’ the album finds the band reinventing themselves once again, building on their reputation for musical evolution and fearless creativity.

Produced by James Ford (Fontaines D.C., Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Blur), ‘Forever Howlong’ brings a fresh new dynamic to the band’s sound, with Tyler Hyde, Georgia Ellery, and May Kershaw all sharing vocal and songwriting duties.

“Having three girls singing created a real through-line for the album,” says Ellery. “It’s definitely different from ‘Ants From Up There,’ both in perspective and in the way the music complements that shift.”

Alongside the album announcement, the band has released its joyous, expansive lead single Besties, featuring lead vocals from Georgia Ellery—marking a first for a Black Country, New Road studio track.

Listen to Besties here: https://bcnr.lnk.to/bestiesAP

The band has also released the official music video for Besties, directed by Rianne White (Young Fathers, Aurora, Kae Tempest), followed by a live Q&A on YouTube.

Watch the Besties video via YouTube below.

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A New Chapter for Black Country, New Road

From the start, Black Country, New Road have thrived on reinvention. Their 2021 debut, ‘For the first time,’ landed a Mercury Prize nomination, and just a year later, ‘Ants From Up There’ hit #3 on the UK Albums Chart. In 2023, they delivered the widely praised ‘Live at Bush Hall,’ a five-star “magical resurgence” (The Guardian) that showcased the band’s ability to transform and move forward.

Now, ‘Forever Howlong’ takes their sound to new and uncharted territory—a sprawling yet cohesive collection that blends folk, baroque pop, alt-rock, and prog, drawing influence from Joanna Newsom, Randy Newman, Fiona Apple, and Janis Ian, all while maintaining that unmistakable Black Country, New Road identity.

With a tracklist ranging from sweeping orchestral arrangements to raw, emotionally charged compositions, ‘Forever Howlong’ embraces change while capturing the essence of what has always made the band so compelling.

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Pre-Order ‘Forever Howlong’

The album will be available in a variety of formats, including:

• Standard 2LP (Recycled Black Vinyl)
• Indie Exclusive 2LP (Negative Effect Artwork)
• White Label 2LP (Signed by the Band)
• Collector’s Edition 2LP (Alternate Tracklisting on Translucent Eco Jazz Red Vinyl)
• Collector’s Edition Cassette (Alternate Tracklisting)

Pre-order ‘Forever Howlong’ here: https://bcnr.lnk.to/forever-howlongAPb

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UK & EU Headline Tour 2025

Following a year of sold-out headline shows, performances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera, and Pitchfork London, and a growing international fanbase, Black Country, New Road are set to embark on a massive UK/EU tour in 2025, including their biggest-ever headline show at London’s O2 Brixton Academy.

Festival Dates

June 7 – Primavera Sound – Barcelona, ES
August 15 – Paredes De Coura – Paredes De Coura, PT
August 17 – Lowlands Festival – Biddinghuizen, NL
August 28-31 – End Of The Road – Dorset, UK

UK / Ireland Tour

September 11 – Rock City – Nottingham, UK
September 12 – Albert Hall – Manchester, UK
September 15 – Olympia – Dublin, IRE
September 18 – Barrowland – Glasgow, UK
September 20 – The Glasshouse – Gateshead, UK
September 22 – Beacon – Bristol, UK
September 24 – The Corn Exchange – Cambridge, UK
October 30 – Brighton Dome – Brighton, UK
October 31 – O2 Brixton Academy – London, UK

European Tour

October 9 – Casino De Paris – Paris, FR
October 10 – Stereolux – Nantes, FR
October 12 – Paradiso – Amsterdam, NL
October 14 – Gloria – Cologne, DE
October 15 – Astra – Berlin, DE
October 17 – Vega – Copenhagen, DK
October 18 – Fallan – Stockholm, SE
October 19 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, NO
October 21 – Mojo – Hamburg, DE
October 22 – Roxy – Prague, CZ
October 23 – Les Docks – Lausanne, CH
October 25 – Magazzini Generali – Milan, IT
October 26 – Epicerie Moderne – Lyon, FR
October 28 – Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, BE

Tickets on-sale now: https://blackcountrynewroad.com/live

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‘Forever Howlong’ tracklist

Digital / CD Tracklisting:

1. Besties
2. The Big Spin
3. Socks
4. Salem Sisters
5. Two Horses
6. Mary
7. Happy Birthday
8. For the Cold Country
9. Nancy Tries to Take the Night
10. Forever Howlong
11. Goodbye (Don’t Tell Me)

Standard Vinyl Tracklisting:

Side A

1. Besties
2. The Big Spin
3. Socks

Side B
4. Salem Sisters
5. Two Horses
6. Mary

Side C
7. Happy Birthday
8. For the Cold Country

Side D
9. Nancy Tries to Take the Night
10. Forever Howlong
11. Goodbye (Don’t Tell Me)

Collector’s Edition Vinyl / Cassette Tracklisting:

Side A

1. Besties
2. The Big Spin
3. Socks
4. Salem Sisters
5. Two Horses
6. Mary

Side B
7. Happy Birthday
8. Goodbye (Don’t Tell Me)
9. Forever Howlong
10. Nancy Tries to Take the Night
11. For the Cold Country

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A new era begins for Black Country, New Road.

‘Forever Howlong’ is a reinvention, an evolution, and a statement—proving once again why this band continues to be one of the most compelling and unpredictable forces in music today.

Pre-order now. Listen to Besties. Join the journey.