EMF the band responsible for the chart-topping smash hit Unbelievable, release a brand-new single Reach For The Lasers, on October 11th, in celebration of their forthcoming co headline tour with Jesus Jones.
“Reach for the Lasers is our celebration of the dance floor. James has always been the representative of electronic dance music within EMF and the combination of that with Ian’s indie rock guitars is what makes the EMF sound. This song is EMF paying homage to all those moments we find ourselves feeling uplifted, in a crowd of elated people, hands in the air worshipping at the altar of those great DJ’s that can bring people together in a frenzy of love and ecstasy. The core of the song being James’ list of his all-time greats, no prizes for guessing his favourite: Andy Weatherall comes 4 times. Calling all ravers” EMF
Watch the video here: EMF – Reach for the Lasers
As well as the album version, the Reach For The Lasers singleincludes 3 brand new mixes including a very special treat: Don Letts and Guadi’s reggae remix of Unbelievable!!
Reach For The Lasers is the second single taken from their album ‘The Beauty and The Chaos‘ and findsthe band at their full creative tilt delivering Classic EMF! The band re-unite with Ralph Jezzard, who produced their worldwide hit Unbelievable and their first 2 albums (Schubert Dip and Stigma).
Describing ‘The Beauty and The Chaos‘ as “Story, Glory and Auditory”, the album’s themes are “perhaps bigger and more political than previous releases. Covering immigration, protest, climate change and our place in the universe. We explore changing attitudes, addiction and soured friendships but also include classic EMF songs about our love of partying and the dance floor.“
Along with Reach For The Lasers and the previous single Hello People, which featured Stephen Fry, this energetic and diverse album features a further 8 finely crafted songs , taking the listener on a musical rollercoaster embracing Techno Punk (Reach For The Lasers), Nasty Northern Soul (Read The Room), Swampy Electronica (I’ve Been Down), Prog Punk (Stardust) and Trip Trop Gospel (Lookout Mountain), before the psychedelic Do It Again, a song about trying to grow up but failing, closesthis sumptuous album in the best possible way.
To pre-order / pre save Reach For The Lasers go to: https://emf-theband.com/store
The Reach For The Lasers single will be available on CD and digital formats with exclusive mixes.
The Beauty and The Chaos is also available on limited edition yellow vinyl, deluxe CD, CD and digital formats.
Expressing their excitement for the co headline tour with Jesus Jones, James and Ian state: “From EMF at these shows you can expect all the old hits with an added couple of bangers from our new album, along with energy, lasers, community, excitement, and a feeling like we will all live forever.”
Sporting over 20x Top 40 hits between them, Jesus Jones, EMF, and Echobelly dominated the charts during a vintage era for indie and alternative-dance music.
EMF with Jesus Jones 2024 UK tour dates
October
Fri 25 Manchester O2 Ritz
Sat 26 London 02 Kentish Town Forum
Sun 27 Bristol Marble Factory
* Echobelly play Manchester and London only
To order tickets go to: https://emf-theband.com
