SPORTS TEAM release new single ‘Condensation’. Displaying classic Sports Team at their confident best, it is the second track to be revealed from the Mercury-nominated six-piece’s hotly anticipated third album ‘Boys These Days’ which is set for release February 28th via Distiller Records and Bright Antenna. Riding hot on the heels of shimmering comeback single ‘I’m In Love (Subaru)’, ‘Condensation’ propels SPORTS TEAM into rock’n’roll’s fast lane with its swaggering riffs and undeniable hip-moving powers.
Condensation’ is destined to be a live favourite with Sports Team’s fervent audience. Talking about the new single, lyricist Rob Knaggs says, ‘It’s a song about sweat. We had two years away from playing live and wanted to capture the physicality of being in a packed room with people you love. At a gig or anywhere else.’
SPORTS TEAM marked their return in July with the release of “I’m In Love (Subaru)”, revealing a dramatic shift in gears in their songwriting. Carpooling with the likes of Prefab Sprout, Trust-era Elvis Costello, city-pop icon Mariya Takeuchi and Bryan Ferry, it showcases the band at their brightest and most beguiling yet.
Its release came alongside news of forthcoming new album ‘Boys These Days’ which boasts some of the Sports Team’s most dynamic musical performances to date and features hand painted artwork by Rob Knaggs.
Following an exhilarating underplay show at London’s Omeara which sold out in less than 3 minutes, SPORTS TEAM will play of a 10-date nationwide UK tour this autumn, kicking off in Manchester on November 14th and culminating in a show at London’s O2 Forum on November 24th.
Tour dates are: 14th November – Manchester, New Century 15th November – Birmingham, The Castle & Falcon 16th November – Liverpool, Arts Club 18th November – Sheffield, Foundry 19th November – Glasgow, SWG3 20th November – Newcastle Upon Tyne, Boiler Shop 22nd November – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms 23rd November – Leeds, The Wardrobe 24th November – Bristol, The Trinity Centre 25th November – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
‘Boys These Days’ is available to pre-order on CD, vinyl and cassette as well as a number of exclusive limited edition formats including a box set, a signed test pressing and picture disc vinyl.
