Electrifying UK rock trio Blue Stragglers have revealed their raucous new single ‘Fool’s Errand’, the title track of their forthcoming EP, to be released 10th November via Hassle Records.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/m4B2Sl2wNBM
The video for ‘Fool’s Errand’ was shot on the Sussex coast, and is the directorial debut of Gabriella Moran, who will shortly be appearing alongside John Malkovich and Jason Isaacs in Sony Pictures’ A Winter’s Journey.
The actors appearing in ‘Fool’s Errand’ are Josef Davies (1917, Dumbo, Chernobyl) and Gemma Barnett (recipient of Offie Winner for Best Actress).
Blue Stragglers comment: “A song for the hopeless from the forever hopeful.
The fuzz-filled bastard son of Mellon Collie era Smashing Pumpkins and Absolution era Muse.
A barnstorming flag bearer for the crown of most exciting rock band around the underground scene right now.”
Pre-order the EP and stream the single here: https://hasslerecords.ffm.to/blue-stragglers
Fool’s Errand EP will be pressed and limited to 300 12” vinyl copies. Purchase of the vinyl includes a ticket bundle for the band’s headline show on 8th November at The Black Heart, Camden.
Purchase tickets for the show directly here: https://www.seetickets.com/event/blue-stragglers/the-black-heart/2750527
Melita Dennett, BBC Introducing on Fool’s Errand: “It’s a fearsome new single from a fearsome live band”.
Blue Stragglers, consisting of Lee Martin (vocals/guitar), Ali Waite (bass) and Andy Head (drums/backing vocals) have done things on their own terms since their earliest days. From the get-go, the industrious group were keen to find a HQ. So, when their local pub The Dunn Horse closed, the band managed to strip the place before it was converted into apartments, and they transported the entire pub interior into Lee‘s house. From this eccentric setting, the band have regularly curated and hosted gigs at the house, newly named as The Denne Horse.
Coming from the Sussex Coast in England, Blue Stragglers are the next in line buzz band, after recent support slots this summer with Hotwax & Snayx. The trio appear to run on a mixture of adrenaline and telepathy, combined with an unbridled gift for creating supremely captivating scuzzy, fuzzed-up bangers. ‘Fool’s Errand’ captures their wall of sound and ear for anthemic choruses perfectly.
In addition to a plethora of talent, the power trio also have an undeniably strong work ethic and have relentlessly gigged throughout the country, racking up prominent supports with Wolfmother, Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, Kid Kapichi, We Are The Ocean, and Phoxjaw, as well as a breath-taking appearance at 2022’s Download Festival. Last year, the three-piece also delivered their self-titled debut EP to high praise from BBC Introducing, Kerrang! Radio, Planet Rock and Gigslutz among others. Encouraged by the success of the release, Blue Stragglers were snapped up by esteemed independent label, Hassle Records (Brutus, Casey, Ithaca).
The foundations are now set, and Blue Stragglers continue to make their mark with their trio of singles: ‘Fool’s Errand’, ‘Existential Crisis In A Nightclub’ and ‘Running It Dry’. The tracks showcases the band’s already-trademark fuzz groove – an explosively infectious statement. The start of something new. A sea of change. A tidal event. 2024 will be filled with touring and festivals, with the bands motto of wanting to be ‘your new discovery, playing that sunset slot at your favourite festival’. Blue Stragglers have been waiting for you.
Watch Blue Stragglers‘ previous singles here:
‘Running It Dry’: https://youtu.be/DKryizzkBTU
‘Existential Crisis In A Nightclub’: https://youtu.be/6iaCGTvE2hI
Blue Stragglers are:
Lee Martin – vocals/guitar
Ali Waite – bass
Andy Head – drums
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