Welsh trio The Joy Formidable have revealed the video for their single, “The Wrong Side” today. The song itself debuted in June on the BBC’s Radio 1 and is the first single from their forthcoming album, AAARTH.
Set for release on September 28, 2018 via Hassle Records, AAARTH showcases the band’s ability to sit at the forefront of inventive and aggressive guitar music, taking what can be done with the instrument to new levels with each album. The album is available for pre-order today.
AAARTH will be available on a multitude of formats, including CD, streaming, download, exclusive vinyl, and an extremely limited boxset available via The Joy Formidable’s AAA Music Club, a unique annual subscription that offers fan bonus items and access to 10 extra tracks.
The band returned to the live circuit in May with a sold out UK show at Meltdown Festival, curated by The Cure’s Robert Smith. Currently, The Joy Formidable is on a full European tour; after, they will join the Foo Fighters for a stretch of their North American tour, a request that came from Dave Grohl himself. The two bands will embark on a tour of six cities throughout the West Coast and Canada, including Seattle, Washington; Edmonton, Alberta; Calgary, AB; Vancouver, British Columbia; Portland, Oregon; and San Jose, California, before continuing their own dates supporting AAARTH.
North American Tour Dates:
Sept 1 – Seattle, WA – Safeco Field*
Sept 4 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place *
Sept 6 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome*
Sept 8 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena*
Sept 10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center*
Sept 12 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center*
Oct 16 – Tustin, CA – Marty’s on Newport
Oct 17 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
Oct 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Oct 21 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy and Harriet’s
Oct 21 – Fresno, CA – Strummers
Oct 23 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
Oct 26 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
Oct 27 – Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret
Oct 28 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
Oct 31 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
Nov 1 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar
Nov 2 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
Nov 3 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
Nov 4 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
Nov 6 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
Nov 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
Nov 8 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
Nov 9 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Nov 10 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
* With Foo Fighters