Sam Fender has shared his newest single ‘Keep in mind My Title’ – pay attention beneath and take a look at the music’s video that includes I, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns.
The music is the fourth to be lifted from his forthcoming album ‘Individuals Watching’ which is out subsequent Friday (February 21) by way of Polydor and is out there to pre-order right here. It follows earlier singles ‘Arm’s Size’, ‘Wild Lengthy Lie’ and the album’s title observe.
Fellow Geordie, the I, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns shares the video’s lead position with Philippa Briggs, depicting “the crushing inevitability of affection, companionship and of eventual loss”.
Fender stated: “’Keep in mind My Title’ is a love music devoted to my late Grandparents – they had been at all times so fiercely happy with our household so I wrote the music in honour of them, from the angle of my Grandad who was taking care of my Grandma when she was affected by dementia. The video is a very particular one for me, I’d wish to thank everybody concerned.”
Director Hector Dockrill added: “All of us knew how vital this piece was to Sam, which everybody honoured and approached the topic with care, creating one thing actual and human. A particular point out to Philippa, who we road forged – her lived expertise introduced an authenticity that couldn’t be replicated – and to Dave Johns, whose depth and humility grounded the movie with a nuanced efficiency that solely he may pull off.
“Your complete group’s dedication and coronary heart made this occur, and I’m extremely grateful.”
Fender has additionally made a donation to the Utley Basis in help of their Music for Dementia marketing campaign to “make music an integral a part of dementia care, based mostly on the life-changing impact it has on individuals dwelling with dementia,” based on a press launch.
In the meantime, Fender not too long ago introduced additional dates to his forthcoming UK stadium tour in the summertime, together with Wythenshawe Park in Manchester on August 16, Edinburgh Summer time Periods on August 22 and Boucher Street Enjoying Fields in Belfast as a part of the VITAL Collection on August 28.
Assist for the primary two exhibits will come from Olivia Dean, whereas CMAT will likely be opening the present in Belfast.
Tickets go on sale from Friday (February 21) at 10am GMT, though pre-sale choices will start from Tuesday (18). Go to right here to purchase tickets and discover a checklist of UK tour dates right here.
Elsewhere, the singer-songwriter was introduced as the official ambassador of File Retailer Day UK 2025 – set for April 12 – and can launch two new songs as a part of a particular EP to rejoice.
He can be nominated for 2 BRIT Awards at subsequent month’s ceremony: Artist Of The Yr and Alt/Rock Act.
