Texas, one of the UK’s defining bands of the 21st century, celebrate 3 decades of the record that made them superstars when White On Blonde turns 30 on February 5th next year. Alongside the anniversary release comes brand new single ‘Another Way To Cry,’ and a huge 2027 UK & EU tour, including The O2 in London on October 27th. Listen to ‘Another Way To Cry’ HERE.
Released in February 1997 into a musical landscape running on Britpop swagger and laddy energy, Texas’ landmark fourth LP, which is certified 6x platinum in the UK, was the absolute opposite: a record that embraced the band’s love of soul, trip-hop and more, and turned it into a catalogue of emotionally-resonant, radio-ready hit singles. Following its immediate, huge success (a Number One album chart placing upon its release, plus five Top 10 singles), the band followed it up with curveball moves including a Wu-Tang Clan collaboration on ‘Say What You Want (All Day, Every Day)’ that earned them a further Top 10. Nothing about any of it was expected, but that was precisely what turned it into magic.
The track comes alongside stunning video shot in the Scottish Highlands directed by Niall Trask (Jamie T, Fat White Family, Nadine Shah), which stars longtime friend and celebrated actor Robert Carlyle alongside Sharleen. The piece is a love letter to the film Paris Texas, which the band took its name from.
The special anniversary, which features sleeve notes by friend and comedian Peter Kay, will be released on multiple formats including on vinyl for the first time. The album will be released on LP + 7″ single, a x2LP version, double CD and digitally across all streaming platforms via Play It Again Sam. For more info head HERE.
Known for their enthralling live shows the band will be back for an arena tour across the UK & EU in 2027. Kicking off at the P&J Arena in Aberdeen on October 15th, the 18 date run includes shows in Newcastle, Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow, Leeds, Cardiff, Brighton, Manchester and a date at The O2 in London on October 27th. Texas will be joined by special guests Del Amitri on all UK and Ireland dates. Pre-sale begins Wednesday October 28th at 10am local time, with general sale on Friday October 30th at 10am local time. For more info head HERE.
Texas play the following 2027 UK & EU dates:
October
Fri 15th – P&J Arena, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Sat 16th – Newcastle Utilita Arena, UK
Mon 18th – The O2, Belfast, UK
Tues 19th – 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
Thurs 21st – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Sat 23rd – Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, UK
Mon 25th – Cardiff Utilita Arena, Cardiff, UK
Tues 26th – Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK
Wed 27th – London The O2, London, UK
Fri 29th – Manchester Co-op Live, UK
Sat 30th Birmingham Utilita Arena, UK
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