Sam Fender has announced a run of intimate shows to celebrate the release of his upcoming new album, Seventeen Going Under. The singer/songwriter hailing from North Shields is set to release his second album next week (October 8) and he has already previewed the release with five new tracks “Howdon Aldi Death Queue”, “Aye”, “Get You Down”, “Spit Of You”, as well as the album’s title track and with its acoustic version.
Fender spoke to NME earlier this year, and said of Seventeen Going Under “As a record I think this one is leagues ahead [of debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles’]. I’m more proud of this than anything I’ve ever done. It’s probably the best thing I’ve done in my life. I just hope people love it as much as I do. With the first album, a lot of those songs were written when I was 19, so I was over half of it [by the time it was released]. Whereas this one is where I’m at now.” He then added, “At the same time, this record is probably going to piss a lot of people off.”
Fender took to social media recently (September 30) to tell fans that he will be heading out on the road for a run of intimate gigs in December. The gigs will begin at Pryzm in Kingston on December 1 and finish at Fat Sams in Dundee on December 16.
On his Twitter he wrote “Playing some very intimate UK shows to celebrate the release of my new album ‘Seventeen Going Under’! We’re partnering with indie record stores and ticket bundles are on sale tomorrow 10am BST, be quick.”
Playing some very intimate UK shows to celebrate the release of my new album ‘Seventeen Going Under’! We’re partnering with indie record stores and ticket bundles are on sale tomorrow 10am BST, be quick https://t.co/A0PV2jOXhb pic.twitter.com/VKJ3UxRPIh
— Sam Fender (@samfendermusic) September 30, 2021
The ban on live music throughout the pandemic left fans of Fender frustrated as he was forced to postpone and cancel numerous tours, owing to the ongoing struggle with coronavirus and the social distancing measures it carried. Now this tour announcement means Fender enthusiasts can get closer to the singer than they ever have before.
Next month, Fender will also head out on the road to finish his arena tour, with dates in Newcastle, Leeds, Cardiff, and two dates at London’s Alexandra Palace on November 20 and 21.
You can find out more information on his intimate tour and buy your tickets here as well as see the full list of dates below.
Sam Fender intimate Tour Dates:
12/01/2021 Pryzm (Banquet Records) – Kingston
12/05 The Old Firestation (Vinlo Records) – Bournemouth
12/06 Engine Rooms (Vinlo Records) – Southampton
12/09 Trinity (Rough Trade) – Bristol
12/10 Brudenell Social Club (Crash Records) – Leeds
12/15 Foundry (Bear Tree Records) – Sheffield
12/16 Fat Sams (Assai Records) – Dundee
