Following a sell out show at London’s The Lexington this week and a stellar performance at Cambridge Folk Festival, The Rails
(Kami Thompson and James Walbourne) today release their stunning new track ‘Save The Planet’, taken from their acclaimed album ‘Cancel The Sun’ out 16th August on Thirty Tigers. The duo will also embark on a 9 date UK headline tour this October.
With effortless harmonies and a sweet electric guitar riff, the beauty of ‘Save The Planet’ contrasts interestingly with the jarring and environmentally-inspired lyrics: “save the planet, kill yourself.”
Written by the Rails and produced by Stephen Street, best known for his work with The Smiths and Blur, ‘Cancel The Sun’ marks a welcome return for these fine purveyors of 21st century folk and it’s the first new music since the 2017 release of their ‘Other People’ album.
The Rails will head out on a UK headline tour in October. Dates below:
October
Sun 20th MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute
Mon 21st GLASGOW, King Tuts
Tue 22nd NEWCASTLE, Cluny
Wed 23rd LIVERPOOL, Phase One
Thur 24th HEBDEN BRIDGE, Trades
Fri 25th WINCHESTER, Railway
Sun 27th BIRMINGHAM, Hare And Hounds
Mon 28th BRISTOL, Louisiana
Tue 29th LONDON, Oslo
Kami Thompson is folk royalty, daughter of Linda and Richard Thompson and sister of Teddy. James is an extraordinary guitarist who worked with Son Volt, the Pogues and the Kinks before joining the Pretenders.
