Johnny Borrell, Andy Burrows, Björn Ågren, and Carl Dalemo, typically regarded as Razorlight’s “classic” line-up, have reunited for an exclusive livestream gig scheduled for June 2nd. Given that Dalemo, Ågren, and Burrows all parted from the group in 2010, it has been over ten years since the quartet have shared the stage with one another.
Razorlight were one of many British bands that emerged out of the garage rock revival scene in the early to mid-2000s. Their 2004 debut album ‘Up All Night’ is currently certified as 4x Platinum, whilst their 2006 self-titled sophomore album is certified as 5x Platinum. The music that the group made during the noughties is undeniably iconic. Tracks like ‘America’, ‘In the Morning’, and ‘Golden Touch’ provided the soundtrack for a generation of British millennial’s teenage years.
After a 10-year hiatus, Johnny, Carl, Björn and Andy are back together in Razorlight.
To celebrate we are hosting a one off streamed concert broadcast worldwide on the 2nd June. Grab tickets here https://t.co/PdUIOtnNBb
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When Razorlight returned in 2018 with their fourth album ‘Olympus Sleeping’, only Borrell remained from the original quartet. Reflecting on the group’s recent reunion in a statement, Burrows said, “It feels incredible. We’ve spent the past week or two rehearsing. Playing these songs has been an absolute joy.The emotions that were going through me when we started playing ‘America’, I forgot to play the first half of the song – it was totally nuts. It’s been amazing. It’s so powerful playing these old tunes. It’s very very special.”
He added, “I’m really enjoying reconnecting with Andy and Carl, it’s like getting to know people again. I’m enjoying it because you never want to lose friends. It’s a horrible thing to think. It doesn’t really make sense. It definitely feels good to me on a personal level. On a creative level – amazing. We’ve been in the studio rehearsing and recording. As soon as the four of us are in the room, it just sounds amazing, straight away.”
Although the indie rockers now have just over a month to re-establish their musical chemistry, it sounds like they will have no problem doing so. What this reunion means for the band long-term? We do not know. However, judging by Burrow’s statement, the four artists are “recording” as well as “rehearsing”, suggesting that perhaps new material is on the way. Whilst we will probably not hear any new material as soon as June, 2021 could perhaps stage the start of another one of Razorlight’s renaissances.
Tickets for Razorlight’s live online concert are available to purchase here.
