Nothing But Thieves recently shared a new track titled ‘Miracle, Baby’, which was also accompanied by a lyric video. On this follow-up to the band’s, recent single ‘Futureproof’ fans can hear the group experimenting with elements of soul and funk over prog-rock undertones. This is what the band had to say on the track.
“Miracle, Baby was written directly after Futureproof. After experimenting with hip hop/RnB influences on that song, it really helped inform a direction for us to follow – we tried to pull vocal inspiration from soul and funk and musical inspiration from almost a prog-rock background. The lyrics are light-hearted in a way which felt refreshing to include in the Moral Panic world. We wanted to create a narrative – they’re actually very nearly a joke, but the end seems to turn them round somehow and makes the whole thing more punchy.”
Along with the new track the Southend-on-Sea group also announced their latest EP, ‘Moral Panic II’ which will feature 5 brand new tracks. This new release will focus on reflection tinged with anger, emotion, and hope, whilst passionately discussing many of the important issues we face in modern society today. The EP will include their recent single ‘Futureproof’ and ‘Miracle, Baby’ and it will be released on July 23 via Sony Music UK/RCA Records.
The record serves as a companion release to the Essex band’s third album, ‘Moral Panic’, which was released last year via RCA/Sony. When asked about the new EP the band stated that “Moral Panic II was something we decided to do only after Part I was all mixed, mastered and the records pressed. It didn’t feel like we were done with the Moral Panic theme – I think partly because we hadn’t been able to tour the project yet, it didn’t feel right to move on. But we also had the luxury of time to assess the album and explore some avenues we felt the album may have missed.”
They went on to say “In that way, it was important that Moral Panic II comprised of completely fresh, newly written songs rather than songs that just didn’t wind up making the album, like how a traditional deluxe version would function. There’s a familiarity, but we also really honed in on a new side of the band. Part II rounds Part I out – really, the two parts should be enjoyed as one project.”
Nothing But Thieves are also set to embark on a UK and Ireland arena tour later this year. You can see the list of the dates below.
‘Moral Panic II’ Tracklist:
1. Futureproof
2. If I Were You
3. Miracle, Baby
4. Ce n’est Rien
5. Your Blood
Nothing But Thieves UK and Ireland Tour:
30/09/2021 Olympia – Dublin
02/10 Ulster Hall – Belfast
04/10 O2 Academy – Birmingham
06/10 Pavilions – Plymouth
07/10 Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
08/10 O2 Arena – London
10/10 O2 Academy – Birmingham
11/10 Barrowland – Glasgow
12/10 Barrowland – Glasgow
14/10 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
15/10 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
16/10 Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
