May 30th 2024.
Snow Patrol has finally gifted the world with new music, much to the delight of their devoted fans. After a six-year hiatus, the band has awoken from their hibernation and announced a new album and tour.
The trio, consisting of Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly, and Johnny McDaid, have reunited and recorded fresh music for the first time in years. However, they are now a trio after drummer Jonny Quinn and bassist Paul Wilson's departure last September.
After months of anticipation, Snow Patrol has released the lead single, "The Beginning," from their upcoming album, "The Forest Is The Path." Along with the new music, the band has announced a UK and Ireland tour set to kick off in 2025.
Lead singer Gary, the only original member remaining, shared the inspiration behind the new album, which features 12 tracks produced by the band and Fraser T Smith (known for his work with Adele and Stormzy). He explained that the album is rooted in reflection and introspection, particularly drawing from his experience of a decade-long relationship that has now ended.
"The Beginning" is a powerful and emotional song, as revealed by Johnny, who added that the vocals were recorded in one take immediately after writing the lyrics. The song, along with the rest of the album, explores the theme of love from a distance, using the analogy of standing in the lobby of the Empire State Building versus being out on the street.
Snow Patrol originally formed in the early 90s but gained massive success in 2006 with their hit album, "Eyes Open," which featured the iconic song "Chasing Cars." Despite never reaching number one on the charts, the song remains the UK's 26th most downloaded song of all time and was named the most-played song of the 21st century so far.
The band will also embark on a UK and Ireland tour next year, with "The Forest Is The Path" as the main attraction. The full tracklist has been released, with "The Beginning" as the lead single. Fans who pre-order the album will have access to the tour pre-sale, which starts on June 5th, with general sale beginning on June 7th.
Gary shared that the album's overarching theme is about looking back on past mistakes and pain from a place of healing. "The memory itself is full of hurt, but everything around it isn't," he said. "You're holding in your hand this ball of fire, but now you've got gloves on."
The band has eight shows lined up for their arena tour, including a performance at The O2 in London on February 15, 2025. For those eager to get their hands on tickets, pre-sale begins on June 5th, with general sale following on June 7th.
Snow Patrol's return to the music scene has been highly anticipated, and fans are sure to be thrilled with their new album and upcoming tour. The band's passion for their craft and deep emotional connection to their music is evident in every track, making "The Forest Is The Path" a must-listen for any music lover.
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