AND Touring This Month!
The final single from THE THE’s Ensoulment album is a double-A side release featuring the tracks ‘Risin’ Above The Need’ and ‘Where Do We Go When We Die?’.
Matt Johnson explains, “Having now had the chance to perform the new album live across the UK, Europe and America, we found that these two songs were amongst the most popular. ‘Where Do We Go When We Die?’ was written for my late father Eddie Johnson (author of Tales From The Two Puddings) whilst ‘Risin’ Above The Need’ is a philosophical muse upon addiction and materialism and the power of the human spirit to overcome obstacles.”
Both sleeves feature exclusive, previously unpublished artwork by Matt’s late brother Andrew aka Andy Dog who, over the years, was very much responsible for the distinctive aesthetic style of THE THE’s releases.
The single is digitally released on 6th November and available as a limited edition 7” vinyl single from 6th December.
Access ‘Risin’ Above The Need / Where Do We Go When We Die?’
Ensoulment itself contains echoes of THE THE’s multifaceted musical past, however it is richly representative of the mercurial band’s here and now. Johnson is characteristically unafraid to tackle the emotional complexity inherent in the human condition – intimacy in an age of alienation; democracy in a post-truth age; empire and vassalage; and the inexorable rise of AI – yet the album is equally shot through with hope.
“It’s vital to be hopeful – and I hope people get out of the album what we put into it. It was created under very happy circumstances, with a great vibe amongst the band and all the people that worked on it. There was a lot of thought, a lot of work, a lot of love, a lot of laughter!” – Matt Johnson
Ensoulment is available in retail as a Ltd CD Hardcover Media Book, CD jewel case, Black 2 LP gatefold and Crystal Clear 2 LP gatefold.
https://thethe.lnk.to/EnsoulmentPR
TOUR DATES
14 November – Auckland, SOLD OUT
16 November 2024 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, SOLD OUT
17 November 2024 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
18 November 2024 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
21 November 2024 – Sydney Opera House
22 November 2024 –Sydney Opera House
23 November 2024 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, SOLD OUT
24 November 2024 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
27 November 2024 – Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth
