The Bluetones front man Mark Morriss reveals video for new single ‘This Is The Lie (And That’s The Truth)

Former Bluetones front man Mark Morriss is gearing up to release a brand new solo album, through Acid Jazz, on Feb 24th. Titled A Flash of Darkness, the record’s first single has been revealed as This Is The Lie (And That’s The Truth); a vide for which has just emerged.

This Is The Lie is a quiet, reflective tale of self-delusion in which subtle, spiraling, electronics circle a jaunty sea shanty. Some fine percussive quirks punctuate the ode which, at less than two and a half minutes, doesn’t outstay its welcome.

Mark sums up the track is his own succinct style; "What is the purpose of this song..? Perhaps it is to make loneliness feel like Christmas." You can view the video below:


The single is out now and you can catch Mark live on his remaining tour dates of December 2013

17th  Cambridge @ The Junction
18th  Nottingham @ Rock City
20th  London @ The Forum
21st  Leeds @ O2 Academy

For more information please visit: www.markmorrissmusic.co.uk

Bluetones Farewell Tour 2011

BRITPOP HEROES THE BLUETONES SAY FAREWELL TO FANS WITH A FINAL TOUR

Monday 28^th March 2011; Indie legends The Bluetones today announce their last ever tour and mark the end of an era for the band who have been going strong since they formed in the early ‘90s.

Their debut album ‘Expecting to Fly’ released on 12th February 1996 knocked Oasis’ ‘(What’s The Story ) Morning Glory?’ off the Number 1 spot in the UK album charts and delivered 3 Top 20 singles, ‘Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’ and ‘Cut Some Rug’.

"After 17 years and 6 albums, The Bluetones have decided that the time has arrived to call it a day and move on to other challenges.” Says frontman Mark Morriss. "Before disappearing forever though, we will be heading out for one last tour, as a chance to say farewell and thank you to all the fans that have sustained us over these years, with a career spanning Greatest Hits/Best Of... style set of songs. It's gonna be emotional."

Hugely influential in the Britpop movement, these final live shows will be a reminder of just how important The Bluetones are within the UK indie music scene.

Tickets on sale Friday 1st April at 9am and available from www.artistticket.com

Tour dates: September 2011          *Academy Event presents

Saturday 3rd                           Yeovil, Orange Box

Monday 5th                              Cardiff, Millennium Music Hall

Tuesday 6th                            Reading, Sub89

Wednesday 7th                       Brighton, Concorde 2

Thursday 8th                           Southampton, The Brook

Saturday 10th                          Manchester, Club Academy

Sunday 11th                           Glasgow, O₂ ABC*

Monday 12th                          Newcastle O₂ Academy*

Tuesday 13th                         Sheffield O₂ Academy2*

Thursday 15th                       Liverpool O₂ Academy2*

Friday 16th                             London, O₂ Shepherd’s Bush Empire*

Saturday 17th                          Leeds, Cockpit

Sunday 18th                           Bournemouth, O₂ Academy*          

Tuesday 20th                         Oxford, O₂ Academy2*

Wednesday 21st                    Bristol, O₂ Academy*

Thursday 22nd                      Birmingham, O₂ Academy2*