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New Ben Watt solo album // 13.02.2016 // 07h21
Fever Dream is the new album from Ben Watt out on April 8 2016
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New Tracey Thorn Solo Compilation // 22.10.2015 // 02h26
A new double album documenting Tracey's solo career outside of Everything But The Girl
A new double album documenting Tracey's solo career outside of Everything But The Girl and the Marine Girls is released on October 23 2015 by Caroline International in the UK. Entitled 'Solo: Songs and Collaborations, 1982-2015' it covers her work from her solo debut 'A Distant Shore' to her recent soundtrack album for Carol Morley's film 'The Falling' and includes her performances with Massive Attack, Working Week and The Style Council. A slimmed down single CD version will be out domestically in North America. More info.
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Deluxe Re-Issues of Walking Wounded and Temperamental out Sep 4 // 02.09.2015 // 03h21
Double CDs including original album, bonus tracks & rarities complete the long-running re-issue set.
The final two re-issues in the series of deluxe editions of all of Everything But The Girl's nine studio albums are released this week on Sep 4 2015. The latest are 1996's Walking Wounded and 1999's Temperamental. Both albums follow the template of the previous reissues through UK label Demon - hardback casebound booklet, sleeve notes by Ben and Tracey, rare photos and scans plus original and new audio. Order Walking Wounded through Amazon here. And Temperamental here.
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Tracey's new film soundtrack for Carol Morley's The Falling // 15.04.2015 // 03h17
17-minute EP of songs for the acclaimed 5-star movie
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Tracey's new book on singers and singing // 15.04.2015 // 03h08
Following her bestselling memoir Bedsit Disco Queen, Tracey publishes Naked at The Albert Hall
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'Romany and Tom' in paperback // 23.01.2015 // 04h00
Ben Watt's acclaimed memoir gets new edition
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New single from Tracey // 23.01.2015 // 03h53
Cover of a Kate Bush song
Tracey has released a cover version of Kate Bush's Under The Ivy on Ben's imprint Strange Feeling. It was recorded especially for BBC Radio 4's flagship news programme, Today, for which Tracey was guest editor on Dec 27, and it is now a single. Ben plays piano on the recording. Beautiful strings written by Nick Ingman too! Buy direct or from iTunes. No vinyl or CD.
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Ben Watt Trio back out on tour in the autumn // 31.08.2014 // 09h42
UK, Ireland and Japan dates in October and November.
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Tracey's fortnightly column for The New Statesman // 31.08.2014 // 09h34
Earlier this summer Tracey was invited to write regularly for the political and cultural weekly.
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Ben Watt expands North American Summer Tour // 31.05.2014 // 01h33
Following dates in NYC and LA, Ben adds another week of shows in July.
Building on the acclaim surrounding his new solo album, 'Hendra', Ben Watt follows his dates in New York and LA in June, with six more cities in July. Playing solo and accompanied by friend, album-collaborator and perhaps the finest lead guitarist of his generation, Bernard Butler (ex-Suede), expect songs from 'Hendra' and some vintage gems. Ben also finds time for two book readings and Q&As to help launch his new memoir, 'Romany and Tom', about the extraordinary lives of his parents. Already published to widespread plaudits in the UK, the US release is June 10. For a full list of North American events, go here.
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David Gilmour joins Ben Watt on stage in London tomorrow, May 19. // 18.05.2014 // 01h42
Pink Floyd legend joins Bernard Butler in a stellar line-up.
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'Hendra' out Apr 14 (except North America, Apr 29) // 12.04.2014 // 03h11
Ben's first solo album for 31 years
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Tracey writing new book and music for new Carol Morley film // 24.03.2014 // 05h43
Follow-up to 'Bedsit Disco Queen' is 'all about singing'.
Tracey is currently in the final stages of writing her new non-fiction book all about ideas and myths around singers and singing which she hopes to have published by Virago in 2015. She has also written, performed and sung new music and songs for the soundtrack of 'The Falling', the first feature film by English director Carol Morley (pictured), who made the brilliant semi-documentary 'Dreams of Life.'
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30th Anniversary vinyl re-issue of 'Eden' for RSD 2014 // 14.03.2014 // 12h57
Gatefold art. Heavy pressing.
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Watch live performance of 'Hendra' // 02.03.2014 // 03h54
Ben accompanied by Bernard Butler at north London studio
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'Hendra' is Ben Watt's first solo album for thirty-one years // 15.02.2014 // 12h22
Get the inside story. Get the title-track. Pre-order the album.
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First ever solo shows in US for Ben Watt, April 1-4 // 08.02.2014 // 10h07
Premiering songs from his new album in New York and LA with Bernard Butler.
Fifteen years after Everything But The Girl last played in the US, Ben is back solo with his guitar and a raft of new songs up front of his upcoming spring solo album, 'Hendra' - his first for thirty-one years. Joining him with will be friend, album-collaborator and ex-Suede guitarist, Bernard Butler. They play April 1 (New York, Joe's Pub), April 2 (New York, Rough Trade) and April 4 (LA, The Echo). DJ gigs aside, these will be Ben's first ever solo shows in the US. More cities are promised after the album is released. More info here.
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Ben Watt solo UK Tour, April 15-23 // 01.02.2014 // 08h54
Joined again by Bernard Butler, he plays songs from his upcoming album, 'Hendra'.
Following his successful dates last year, Ben sets off on tour again in support of his new upcoming album, 'Hendra' - his first solo album since 1983's 'North Marine Drive'. He will accompanied by album-collaborator and ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler. Two London dates in February at St Pancras Old Church sold out on the day of announcement recently, but catch him around the country in April. Tickets and info here.
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Hear Tracey read her new essay on Germaine Greer for the BBC // 01.02.2014 // 08h44
An insight into the early lyrics of Everything But The Girl and more
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Tracey sings songs of Molly Drake for BBC Radio 4 // 21.11.2013 // 04h34
A documentary about the mother of Nick Drake features an interview and two performances.
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Ben sets out on first ever solo tour of UK, Nov 11-15 // 02.11.2013 // 01h26
Five regional shows follow recent London successes. Bernard Butler joins him. Album in progress.
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Deluxe re-issues of EBTG albums 1990-1994 imminent // 24.09.2013 // 07h35
Second wave of double albums out before the end of the year
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Ben launches new website // 24.09.2013 // 07h15
A new state-of-the-art resource for news, tour dates, recordings, writing and personal stuff.
It's finally launched and it looks a bit stunning! Check out Ben Watt's new state-of-the-art website. Background on recordings and writing, personal photos and picks, latest news, live dates and more all written by Ben. Essential viewing. Got to www.benwatt.com
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Ben Watt sings and plays guitar live for the first time in 13 years // 09.04.2013 // 08h09
A low-key return in Indianapolis on April 29
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A fork in the road for Buzzin' Fly as it becomes an archive-only label // 14.03.2013 // 10h59
After ten years, Ben has decided to close his label Buzzin' Fly to new music .
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Tracey live Q&A;'s for 'Bedsit Disco Queen' // 10.01.2013 // 09h40
Tracey will be in conversation about her new memoir at the following events:
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Tracey's new memoir 'Bedsit Disco Queen' published on 7 Feb 2013 // 09.01.2013 // 07h23
A journey through the music industry through her own eyes. Published by Virago.
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Brand new official video for Tracey Thorn's 'Joy' // 10.12.2012 // 09h12
Filmed in Lille, Northern France, here is a Christmas video for a Christmas song
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Tracey's 'Tinsel and Lights' Advent Calendar // 05.12.2012 // 04h09
24 days of exclusive pics, tracks and clips
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'Bollocks. We lost. They won.' // 23.10.2012 // 06h01
Read Ben Watt's exclusive interview with indie titan and Beggars Group head honcho, Martin Mills
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The Making of Tinsel and Lights // 23.10.2012 // 05h19
New mini-documentary. A look behind the scenes at Tracey's new solo album.
Watch the trailer of Tracey's new mini-documentary 'The Making Of Tinsel and Lights' to get you in the mood for next week's album release.
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New Christmas solo album from Tracey // 01.10.2012 // 03h12
'Tinsel and Lights' is the name of Tracey's new Christmas and winter solo album out on Oct 29/30
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'You feel like you're listening to a different person' // 18.06.2012 // 07h27
Ben and Tracey interviewed in The Observer
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Venice Not Moscow // 18.06.2012 // 07h23
Printing error on re-issue
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Big interview with Tracey in The Word this month // 13.06.2012 // 02h04
David Hepworth talks to Tracey about the EBTG re-issues and more
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Re-issues out this week // 25.05.2012 // 01h37
The BBC 6Music Breakfast Show hosted a live interview with Ben and Tracey
on Wednesday this week to celebrate the release this week of the deluxe re-issues of the first four EBTG albums. Expect interviews coming up in The Word and Mojo too, plus another extensive interview for 6Music called 'The First Time ...' in July
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Re-issues arrive from factory // 11.05.2012 // 07h06
Only two weeks until they hit the shops and online stores
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'Temperamental' finally available on iTunes US // 09.05.2012 // 07h34
EBTG's 1999 album 'Temperamental' is now on sale on iTunes US after fans alerted us it was missing.
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Amazon pre-order for re-issues // 23.04.2012 // 07h32
All four of the re-issued EBTG albums (1984-88) are now available for pre-order on Amazon.
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Tracey embarks on new 'alternative Christmas album' // 12.04.2012 // 01h23
Tracey went back into the studio recently to start work on a new album of winter and Christmas songs
The album will feature 'obscure' cover versions and a couple of new original songs. The album is being produced by Ewan Pearson, and Ben is guesting on guitar and piano. The album will be out in October 2012 on Strange Feeling (ex-North America) and Merge Records.
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First four albums to be re-issued // 12.04.2012 // 01h18
The first four Everything But The Girl albums (1984-1988) will be re-issued as deluxe 2xCDs.
The releases will feature the original remastered albums on CD1 and A-sides, B-sides, rarities and previously unreleased demos on CD2. The booklet features full track info, plus liner notes from Ben and Tracey and rare photos and memorabilia. The CDs are released on Edsel/Demon on May 28 2012.
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Discography
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Eden // 1984
Includes single 'Each and Every One'
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Everything But The Girl (US only) // 1984
Debut US album. 6 tracks from 'Eden' plus assorted UK singles and B-sides
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Love Not Money // 1985
Includes the singles 'When All's Well' and 'Angel'
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Love Not Money (US version) // 1985
US version. Includes extra tracks 'Heaven Help Me' and 'Kid'
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Baby, The Stars Shine Bright // 1986
Includes 'Come On Home'
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Idlewild // 1988
Includes 'I Don't Want To Talk About It'
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The Language Of Life // 1990
Includes 'Driving'
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Worldwide // 1991
Includes 'Old Friends' and 'Twin Cities'
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Acoustic (US only) // 1992
Includes 'Love Is Strange'
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Amplified Heart // 1994
Includes 'Missing' and 'Rollercoaster'
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Walking Wounded // 1996
Includes 'Walking Wounded', 'Wrong', 'Single' and 'Before Today'
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Temperamental // 1999
Includes 'Five Fathoms' and 'Temperamental'
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Like The Deserts Miss The Rain // 2002
Easily the best of all the various 'Best Of' compilations available. This selection was handpicked by Ben and Tracey.
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Adapt Or Die - Ten Years Of Remixes // 2004
Includes remixes by Toddy Terry, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Fabio
Buy CD //Buy Download //
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Eden (Deluxe Re-Issue) // 2012
2xCD casebound re-issue. Remastered original album, B-sides, unreleased demos, session tracks, liner notes, rare photos and memorabilia.
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Love Not Money (Deluxe Re-Issue) // 2012
2xCD casebound re-issue. Remastered original album, B-sides, unreleased demos, session tracks, liner notes, rare photos and memorabilia.
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Baby, The Stars Shine Bright (Deluxe Re-Issue) // 2012
2xCD casebound re-issue. Remastered original album, B-sides, unreleased demos, session tracks, liner notes, rare photos and memorabilia.
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Idlewild (Deluxe Re-Issue) // 2012
2xCD casebound re-issue. Remastered original album, B-sides, unreleased demos, session tracks, liner notes, rare photos and memorabilia.