Following the release of their latest album A Bit Of Previous, The Scottish indie troop Belle and Sebastian have dropped a video and single by the same name weeks later. Yet oddly, this is not the title track of the album and does not appear on the track list at all. Paired with a charmingly crafted animated video, this single is a sweet surprise from the band to us!

With the same plucky introspection and softly phrased sentiments, the song calls to mind a stylistic nod to older Smiths tracks and essences of some of The Stone Roses more pensive songs. Here we see the band pushing boldly forward in a far less cutesy mood than former works. Yet still retaining the same innocence and curiosity that fans have come to love over their 26-year career.

The hand-drawn animated video was created by Graham Samuels and Henrik Appel. Belle and Sebastian’s lead singer Stuart Murdoch came up with the concept of the video, stating; “The song touched on the themes of karma and reincarnation, in the clip a woman journeys through her life ‘seeing’ people’s karma. She sees what they are and what they will become. She sees people who are doing well, who are gods in this life. ‘Just because you’ve got the highground/Doesn’t mean you’re have the most fun.’ She imagines them transform into different life forms, even into walking ghosts. Conversely, she sees some who are destitute and alone. She sees them transforming into enlightened people. Finally, she imagines her own future, shrouded in cloud and mystery.”

You can have a look at the lovely video for “A Bit Of Precious” down below:

Belle and Sebastian are touring extensively this year with dates set all around the UK, US and Europe. You can find ticket info here and a list of their UK tour dates beneath:

Tour Dates

15/07/2022- Lloyds Amphitheatre- Bristol, UK
16/07- Doune The Rabbit Hole- Stirling, UK
13/11- The Great Hall, Cardiff University Students’ Union- Cardiff, UK
14/11- The Roundhouse- London, UK
15/11- The Roundhouse- London, UK
17/11- O2 Academy- Sheffield, UK
18/11- Olympia- Liverpool, UK
19/11- Asylum – Hull University Union- Hull, UK
21/11- Beach Ballroom- Aberdeen, UK
23/11- Usher Hall- Edinburgh, UK
24/11-  O2 City Hall- Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
27/11 Corn Exchange- Cambridge, UK
28/11- O2 Academy- Birmingham, UK
29/11- Guildhall Southampton- Southampton, UK
30/11- Brighton Dome- Brighton, UK