Kae Tempest has announced a series of album instores this July for the release of his fifth studio album, ‘Self Titled’, set for release July 4 via Island Records alongside a UK & EU tour that will include a night at the O2 Academy Brixton on November 8th.
The 12-track album is Kae’s most intimate and revealing project to date. Working with the Grammy-winning producer behind Adele and Stormzy for the first time on an album, sparked a union that saw a flood of new ideas and unexpected directions. Fraser encouraged Kae to be both an active participant in production and guided him to write in the first person, to tell his own story. The result is a body of work that sees Kae reconnect with his Hip Hop roots while paying a gentle homage to contemporary pop — an exhilarating album from start to finish.
At its core, ‘Self Titled’ is a love letter to Tempest’s younger self — a conversation across time, shaped by the people, places, and experiences that define him. Guest appearances include Neil Tennant, Young Fathers, Connie Constance, and Tawiah. The album is both a bold new chapter and a deep reflection, positioning Kae Tempest at the forefront of contemporary music and storytelling.
JUNE LIVE DATES
25th – Exeter, Exeter Phoenix
26th – Oxford, O2 Academy
29th – Glastonbury, Park Stage
JULY INSTORE DATES
6th – Liverpool, Rough Trade Liverpool
7th – Southampton, Vinilo
8th – Brighton, Resident Music
15th – Birmingham, HMV – The Vault
16th – Nottingham, Rough Trade Nottingham
JULY LIVE DATES
25th – Topcliffe, Deer Shed Festival
30th – Cardiff, Cardiff Castle
NOVEMBER UK TOUR DATES
8th – London, O2 Academy Brixton
9th. -Bristol, O2 Academy
10th – Manchester, Albert Hall
12th – Edinburgh, Corn Exchange
Support on the tour comes from Island Records label mate Jacob Alon
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