tag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:/blogs/new-single-cool-spot-out-now?p=2News2024-03-15T06:00:00+00:00The Creature Comfortfalsetag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/73685192024-03-15T06:00:00+00:002024-03-17T23:13:17+00:00NEW SINGLE "BABY WHERE ARE YOU TODAY" OUT NOW<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/524949/927e7d827c3f67ebc47795ad96385141007c7f1f/original/baby-cover-art-v0-2-final-0-5x.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" height="1500" /><!-- more --><p>Moody new single “Baby Where Are You Today” is released today. What at first seems to be a heartbreak song of longing and regret also lends itself to wider interpretation as a reflection on humankind's betrayal of Mother Nature - or maybe you see something else in there? </p><p><strong>There's only one way to find out - </strong><a class="no-pjax" href="https://hypeddit.com/thecreaturecomfort/babywhereareyoutoday" data-link-type="url"><strong>have a listen here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><span style="color:rgb(54,54,54);">Baby Where Are You Today was recorded, mixed and produced by Tim Thomas (One Direction, The Fall) at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://blueprint-studios.com" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(54,54,54);">Blueprint Studios</span></a><span style="color:rgb(54,54,54);"> Manchester. It is Distributed by AWAL and released by Missing Door Music.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(54,54,54);">The cover art painting called Sunrise is by renowned figurative artist and musician (Gallon Drunk, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey) </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Johnston_(English_musician)" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(54,54,54);">James Johnston</span></a><span style="color:rgb(54,54,54);">. </span></p><p>LYRICS</p><p>I wake up in the morning<br>And wish it was tomorrow<br>Life was full of joy<br>Now there’s only pain and sorrow<br>My love has gone away<br>Won’t be coming back<br>No more my way</p><p>Here comes Evening<br>With its bag of sticks and stones<br>A cartful of worries<br>That it’s dragging along and singing <br>"Your love has gone away!<br>Won’t be coming back no more your way!"</p><p>And the nights they seem so empty<br>From one hotel to the next<br>Every bed feels like an iron frame <br>And I can’t get no rest</p><p>And the nights they seem so empty<br>From one hotel to the next<br>Every bed feels like an iron frame <br>And I can’t get no rest<br>I can’t get no rest</p><p>Baby where are you today<br>Baby where are you today<br>Baby where are you today<br>And won’t you tell me<br>Where will you be tonight</p><p>Once the world lay at my feet<br>But I didn’t treat her right<br>I shot arrows at her heart<br>Blind to the beauty I betrayed<br>And time moves on<br>Now all love’s lost<br>And there’s no return</p><p>In every town and every city<br>From eastern coastline to the west<br>People they all seem to be the same<br>Stood at a well and there’s no water left</p><p>In every town and every city<br>From eastern coastline to the west<br>People they all seem to be the same<br>Stood at a well and there’s no water left<br>Stood at a well and there’s no water left</p><p>Baby where are you today<br>Baby where are you today<br>Baby where are you today<br>And won’t you tell me<br>Where will you be tonight</p><p>Baby where are you today<br>Baby where are you today<br>Baby where are you today<br>And won’t you tell me<br>Where will you be tonight</p><p>Hey there how you been<br>It’s a while since we were on the scene<br>You know I didn’t want to be so mean</p><p>Got a bow and arrow in the garden<br>Shot a bird right out the tree<br>It fell down and killed me<br> </p><p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/73131112023-12-02T01:33:03+00:002024-03-17T23:05:40+00:00NEW SINGLE "IT'S SO EASY TO GET LOST" OUT NOW<!-- more --><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://hypeddit.com/thecreaturecomfort/itssoeasytogetlost" data-link-type="url"><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/524949/81e26156276276da96c0863a7b9a9e500c85f87a/original/tcc-easy-to-get-lost-cover-art-v1-0-5x.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></a></p><p><span class="text-big"><i><span>“Give me a little time / For I have one more song to give” </span></i></span></p><p><span>We're excited to announce the release of our new single </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://hypeddit.com/thecreaturecomfort/itssoeasytogetlost" data-link-type="url"><i><span>It’s So Easy To Get Lost</span></i></a>. It's an impassioned alternative rock song for troubled times, blending post-punk energy with heavy grooves and an epic dimension – a sound that has caught the attention of Iggy Pop and Badly Drawn Boy amongst others.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://hypeddit.com/thecreaturecomfort/itssoeasytogetlost" data-link-type="url"><span class="text-big"><strong> “It’s So Easy To Get Lost” is available on all streaming platforms here. </strong></span></a></p><p>The song came during a troubled time for singer Ben Le Jeune: “this difficult period made me reflect on how easily life can be thrown off-balance, maybe by ‘some devil waiting’ or ‘wild animals tearing up the lawn’. The release of It’s So Easy To Get Lost has also taught me that there can be a positive outcome from the dark days – that the tunnel can create its own light.” </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://hypeddit.com/thecreaturecomfort/itssoeasytogetlost" data-link-type="url"><i><span>It’s So Easy To Get Lost</span></i><span> </span></a><span>was r</span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">ecorded, mixed and produced </span><span>by Tim Thomas (<strong>One Direction, The Fall, Paul Heaton</strong>) </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">at Blueprint Studios Manchester. Cover photo by Debbie Ellis / A Supreme Shot. Design by critterbunker. Distributed by AWAL. Released by Missing Door Music.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">All The Creature Comfort links: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://linktr.ee/thecreaturecomfort" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">linktr.ee/thecreaturecomfort</span></a><br><br><span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span><o:p></o:p></span></p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/73088472023-11-24T18:46:26+00:002023-11-28T07:54:11+00:00IT'S SO EASY TO GET LOST - NEW SINGLE OUT 1 DECEMBER<!-- more --><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/524949/f370b2f045673e5a360c0667362d511966ab6c6e/original/tcc-blog-image-1500x100.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p><p><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">We're excited to announce our new single out 1 December! It's called "It's So Easy To Get Lost" and you can already pre-save it on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music via </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://hypeddit.com/thecreaturecomfort/presavelost" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">hypeddit.com/thecreaturecomfort/presavelost</span></a></p><p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/72918582023-10-22T23:25:48+01:002023-10-22T23:29:17+01:00NEW WORKS .. IN THE WORKS!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/524949/1b60fd50f3432bad51675e59cabca70a1e3316c6/original/the-creature-comfort-2022-by-debbie-ellis-20a-panorama.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></p><!-- more --><p>We recently went back into our favourite studio, Blueprint Studios in Manchester, with producer Tim Thomas (One Direction, The Fall, Paul Heaton's recent no1 UK album) to put finishing touches to what will become a series of singles to see the light of day over the coming year or so. Stay tuned!</p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/69606992022-04-30T17:08:37+01:002023-11-28T07:54:11+00:00"JE SUIS LE PRESIDENT" - NEW SINGLE<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/abbf5da3583f003378f27321aebf0878b4000317/original/je-suis-le-president-artwork-3000.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" alt="" /></p><!-- more --><p>Hot on the heels of the French presidential election, cult Manchester rock band, The Creature Comfort are back with a riotous anthem for our times. '<a class="no-pjax" href="https://smarturl.it/jesuislepresident" data-link-type="url" contents="Je Suis Le Président">Je Suis Le Président</a>' is a timely bilingual stomper. </p><p>With its irresistible groove, Jack White-style guitars and an infectious refrain that pays homage to Iggy Pop, the song sees the band take another leap towards illuminated rock'n'roll heaven. Masterfully delivered vocals depict a crazed cartoonish presidential lifestyle, and - "la cerise sur le gateau" - each verse alternates between French and English. This is definitely one to play on repeat!</p><p>Find 'Je Suis Le President' is <a class="no-pjax" href="https://hypeddit.com/jesuislepresident" data-link-type="url" contents="available on all digital channels here">available on all digital channels here</a>.</p><p>Some very limited 7" lathe cut vinyl - for more info <a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:info@thecreaturecomfort?subject=Vinyl%20single%20of%20Je%20Suis%20Le%20Pr%C3%A9sident" target="_blank" data-link-type="email" contents="get in touch">get in touch</a>.</p><p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/66810552021-07-07T12:54:51+01:002022-05-02T00:18:21+01:00“THE ONE LAST SHOW” - SUNDAY 25th JULY, MANCHESTER<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><!-- more -->
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Come celebrate one last show with us!</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">The Creature Comfort play The Deaf Institute Manchester on Sunday 25th July</h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">The concert is an "au revoir" before founder and frontman Ben Le Jeune moves to France, nearly 35 years after establishing the band on the Manchester scene. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Creature Comfort's show will be a performance in two parts. The first part is to unveil the new songs written during lockdown and now being recorded with producer Tim Thomas (Paul Heaton) at Blueprint Studios (Elbow, Johnny Marr). </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The second part is to perform tracks taken from the just-released album ‘<a contents="Everything Is Hidden" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/everythingishidden" target="_blank">Everything Is Hidden</a>’ - and maybe also to throw in an old crowd favourite or two... </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In addition, opening the night will be acclaimed solo artist <a contents="Mano McLaughlin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://elmano.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mano McLaughlin</a>, one of the most authentic and unique songwriters in the country whose first solo album, the critically acclaimed ‘Peach Got Bones’, saw him tour the UK and Europe including an appearance at Guy Garvey’s Meltdown Festival. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Deaf Institute is one of Manchester's loveliest venues, so all in all a memorable night can be assured! </p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Buy tickets (£11) now from <a contents="SeeTickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-creature-comfort/the-deaf-institute/1990519" target="_blank">SeeTickets</a> or <a contents="Ticketline" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketline.co.uk/order/tickets/13358605/the-creature-comfort-manchester-deaf-institute-2021-07-25-19-00-00" target="_blank">Ticketline</a>. </span></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Times </strong><br>Doors 7-11pm <br>Mano McLaughlin 7.45pm <br>The Creature Comfort 8.45pm </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="The Deaf Institute" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thedeafinstitute.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Deaf Institute</a>, 135 Grosvenor Street, Manchester M1 7HE. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/7aQ3E0z63m4" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/f827b6372498aecfd33ff86c7ace75592a259d3a/original/mano.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Watch the video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/7aQ3E0z63m4" target="_blank">Watch the video</a> for "Then Lightning" by special guest Mano McLaughlin </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">See you down the front! </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/66702502021-06-25T16:53:11+01:002021-06-25T16:57:39+01:00EVERYTHING IS HIDDEN - THE NEW ALBUM<!-- more --><p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/everythingishidden"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/0b43d483d04fab38e3c2f08f694c325e223d9bf8/original/the-creature-comfort-everything-is-hidden-3000x3000dpi-0-25x.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">"Everything is Hidden" the new album from The Creature Comfort is out now. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="find it here on&nbsp;all the usual streaming platforms" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/everythingishidden">Find it here on all the usual streaming platforms</a> </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Track listing: <br>1. Alone By Your Side <br>2. What We Want (Power Corruption & Lies) <br>3. Life's A Crime <br>4. Highway 7 <br>5. Feel Bad <br>6. Dissatisfied <br>7. And You Know It <br>8. Disconnected Man <br>9. Cool Spot <br>10. Skin And Bone </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Everything Is&nbsp;Hidden" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/everythingishidden">Everything Is Hidden</a> has been described as <em>"fiercely intense and incredibly catchy – an album that wants you to have a good time, to get out there and dance about"</em> by The Punk Site - <a contents="read the full review here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thepunksite.com/reviews/the-creature-comfort-everything-is-hidden/" target="_blank">read the full review here</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The songs were written as the band re-established themselves on the UK scene after their re-emergence in 2013, when singer and founder member Ben Le Jeune was fortunate enough to hook up with an incredible group of musicians who all appeared on the album: Steve Jones (guitar), Christian Payne (drums), Brad Ingham (bass), Jose Ortega (guitar), Paul Hesketh (guitar), Chris Livesey (bass). </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The period also coincided with Le Jeune becoming a parent and undertaking extensive travel outside of the UK which he says had their effect on the songs: <em>"finding myself in unknown places, crossing transport hubs and different cultures - all these gave me the time and the fuel to reflect on a changing world and my place in it. There may be a little more introspection in some of the songs but also a continued strong desire to change this broken system - and of course there's the usual weirdness, punky raw power and full-on positive energies."</em> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The album was recorded at Giant Wafer in Wales before being taken back to Manchester to be mixed at Elbow’s home, Blueprint Studios, by Tim Thomas (Paul Heaton).<a contents=" Everything Is Hidden" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/everythingishidden"> Everything Is Hidden</a> is released via Missing Door Music / AWAL, with artwork by Koen Geers. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bassist Brad Ingham says: <em>"we had a real cool time at Giant Wafer in Wales recording the songs. We were out in the hills with no distractions, except for Jose's drunken flamenco dancing in the fields late one night when Christian got the news that he was going to become a dad!"</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="LISTEN NOW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/everythingishidden"><strong>LISTEN NOW</strong></a></span></p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/66640892021-06-01T10:00:00+01:002021-06-19T10:49:13+01:00ANNOUNCING NEW ALBUM 'EVERYTHING IS HIDDEN'<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><!-- more -->
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>The Creature Comfort announce the release of their second album "Everything Is Hidden" out on 25th June.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The upcoming album "Everything Is Hidden" is out on Missing Door / AWAL, and is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2013 debut.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="Pre-save the album on Spotify here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/presave-eih" target="_blank">Pre-save the album on Spotify here</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The 10 songs on "Everything Is Hidden" were recorded at Giant Wafer in Wales before being taken back to Manchester to be mixed at Elbow’s home, Blueprint Studios, by Tim Thomas (Paul Heaton).</p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/66640882021-05-25T00:00:00+01:002021-06-19T10:44:08+01:00'AND YOU KNOW IT' - OFFICIAL VIDEO<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
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<p><strong><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/XhomANbKrZY"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/672ebafac0669945db852e9e7816edf7299613a2/original/ayki-video-thumbnail-1280x720-v1-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" style="text-align: center;" /></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Creature Comfort share the freaky video for the intense new single “And You Know It” out now via Missing Door / AWAL.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="Check out the video on YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/XhomANbKrZY" target="_blank">Check out the video on YouTube</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The video was filmed on Chorlton Ees a nature reserve in South Manchester, by Bradley Ingham for <a contents="491 Film co" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.491filmco.com" target="_blank">491 Film Co</a>. It features an appearance from the equine alter-ego of artist <a contents="Jeffrey Knopf" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jeffreyknopf.co.uk" target="_blank">Jeffrey Knopf</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"And You Know It" is released in lead up to their second album “Everything Is Hidden’ out 25th June.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a contents='Stream / buy the new single "And You Know It"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/thecc-andyouknowit" target="_blank">Stream / buy the new single 'And You Know It' here</a></strong></p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/66133312021-04-25T17:07:34+01:002021-06-19T10:24:50+01:00ANNOUNCING NEW SINGLE 'AND YOU KNOW IT'<!-- more --><p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/thecc-andyouknowit" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/e5fa6b61e58b3e433a9897769e69a7f033b8b779/original/mdm-blog-image.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>‘And You Know It’ the new single from The Creature Comfort is released on Friday 14 May. This is in advance of their second album to follow in early summer. </p>
<p>‘And You Know It’ brings two minutes of QOTSA-style intensity and the tale of a fallen angel with “no wings left to speak of” seeking redemption through “a little peace, love and understanding”. </p>
<p><span style="font-size: 22.399999618530273px;"><b>NOW AVAILABLE FROM <a contents="https://smarturl.it/thecc-andyouknowit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/thecc-andyouknowit" target="_blank">https://smarturl.it/thecc-andyouknowit</a></b></span></p>
<p>Released on Missing Door Music / AWAL.</p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65898822021-03-31T13:14:18+01:002021-03-31T13:16:06+01:00MERCH STORE - NEW DESIGNS<p><!-- more --></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/007fef667ca1f8167ca44d40261c73ac81c06a8e/original/web.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></a>Check out the great new designs from artist Ed Syder (aka Superdead) in the <a contents="Merch Store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">Merch Store</a>. </p>
<p>You can find Ed's other amazing work on <a contents="his Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/edsyder/" target="_blank">his Instagram</a>. </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65729222020-11-19T21:00:00+00:002021-03-30T00:12:25+01:00HELP SAVE OUR VENUES<p><!-- more --></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-our-venues-red-list?fbclid=IwAR09hrvjpt64pv9W3fTnIG48zhZ72vH44rbwmhTCEyLu_S3ejy6f1heQt80" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/7302c71318e15bf4ef47e54db28fb3e11886f4ac/original/i4ndoypc.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></a>Music Venue Trust and Crowdfunder have worked together to prevent the closure of hundreds of grassroots music venues. With no end to the crisis in sight, we are now refocusing that work to spotlight those venues under most imminent threat of permanent closure.</p>
<p>We’ve checked all the available funding, financial support, furlough schemes, business support for these venues, and what is on offer is not enough to prevent them being lost. These venues are on the Critical List and need your help. </p>
<p>These grassroots venues play a crucial role in the development of British music, nurturing local talent, providing a platform for artists to build their careers and develop their music and their performance skills. These venues also play a vital role in the cultural and economic vibrancy of any village, town or city. </p>
<p>Help save these venues by donating <a contents="via&nbsp;this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-our-venues-red-list?fbclid=IwAR09hrvjpt64pv9W3fTnIG48zhZ72vH44rbwmhTCEyLu_S3ejy6f1heQt80">via&nbsp;this link</a>.</p>
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<p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65722342020-06-26T23:20:00+01:002021-03-30T00:12:06+01:00COOL SPOT - THE NEW SINGLE OUT NOW<p><!-- more --></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/coolspot"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/33ca745ce73e36a4a0a0a2933accf937e263cf07/original/cool-spot.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></a>COOL SPOT the new single from The Creature Comfort is out now. </p>
<p>Available as a digital release via all the usual channels you can stream, buy or download it <a contents="via this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/coolspot">via this link</a>.</p>
<p>Opening with tribal beats and reverb-heavy guitars then leading to a heavily intense ending, Cool Spot's central theme of psychic or physical refuge is echoed in the chorus call and response - 'Hanging out / With my friends / No more trouble / In my mind'. </p>
<p>The song initially came to Ben Le Jeune from a summer spent in Paris: “I just felt unable to escape the oppressive heat, the endless traffic and noise, and this led me to reflecting on our current state and dreaming of how we might reach a more blissful place.” </p>
<p>COOL SPOT was recorded at <a contents="Giant Wafer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.giantwafer.com">Giant Wafer</a> in Wales, mixed at <a contents="Blueprint Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blueprint-studios.com">Blueprint Studios</a> Manchester (Elbow, The Fall, Paul Heaton) and mastered by Pete Maher (Pixies, Jack White). The song is released on Missing Door Music and distributed via <a contents="AWAL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.awal.com">AWAL</a>. The artwork features a photo by Noah Berger taken in the aftermath of the West Coast USA firestorms. </p>
<p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65722412019-12-06T23:00:00+00:002021-03-29T23:13:49+01:00HIGHWAY 7 - THE NEW SINGLE OUT NOW<!-- more --><p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/TheCC-Highway7"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/950107b0003f6709963564a1a2c3792e63bff77b/original/final-hwy7-full-build-blj-tweaks-v1-sq.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></a>HIGHWAY 7 the new single from The Creature Comfort is out now.</p>
<p>Available as a digital release via all the usual channels you can stream, buy or download it <a contents="via this link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://smarturl.it/TheCC-Highway7" style="">via this link</a>.</p>
<p>HIGHWAY 7 is a rich slice of irrepressible rock'n'roll cake, with the band strapped aboard an unstoppable speed machine as fear kicks in, monkeys fly, and each passing highway brings them ever closer to an inevitably tragic end. Complete with signature twin guitar attack and infectiously filthy vocals, this is a driving song for a lost generation. </p>
<p>The song had its early genesis in a late impromptu jam many years ago in Manchester's infamous Hulme crescents. The song was finally completed and recorded in 2017 at <a contents="Giant Wafer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.giantwafer.com">Giant Wafer</a> in Wales, then mixed at Manchester’s <a contents="Blueprint Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blueprintstudios.com">Blueprint Studios</a> (Elbow, The Fall, Paul Heaton) by Tim Thomas. Pete Maher (Rolling Stones, White Stripes, Pixies) mastered the track. Artwork is by Grania McLaughlin. 'Highway 7' is released on Missing Door Music and distributed by <a contents="AWAL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.awal.com/artists">AWAL</a>. </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/64695692019-09-18T00:00:00+01:002021-03-30T00:11:41+01:00'HIGHWAY 7' TOUR - WINTER 2019 <p><!-- more --></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/53d17a2a464bed10b31f5e17fddd5eb2d2bf8a16/original/final-hwy7-full-build-blj-tweaks-v1-a5.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />The Creature Comfort are on the road this winter - come huddle round the fire.</p>
<p>Wed 13 Nov - West Street Live, Sheffield. Info and tickets: <a contents="weststreetlive.co.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://weststreetlive.co.uk" style="">weststreetlive.co.uk</a></p>
<p>Sat 16 Nov - LiveBars, Warrington. Info and tickets: <a contents="skiddle.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Warrington/Live-Bar/SAUCE--Creature-Comforts--Fauna/13641755/?fbclid=IwAR1yR5EKStoLRxwwm6niffwMvlk63RmjIfS1C2Cgkj5JkDnTC0kpdA6ej7U">skiddle.com</a> </p>
<p>Sat 23 Nov - Prince Albert, Brighton. Info and tickets: <a contents="princealbertbrighton.co.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://princealbertbrighton.co.uk">princealbertbrighton.co.uk</a> </p>
<p>Sun 24 Nov - The Islington, London. Info and tickets: <a contents="theislington.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theislington.com">theislington.com</a> </p>
<p>Sat 7 Dec - Night People, Manchester. Info and tickets: <a contents="nightpeoplemcr.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nightpeoplemcr.com" style="">nightpeoplemcr.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>Tour trailer video</strong></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/CbVFU296CE8"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/408f5859e6d656eedcc64fb5b32e34e637b94b6f/original/picture-1.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
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<p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65736122019-03-15T22:00:00+00:002021-03-14T22:02:04+00:00LIFE'S A CRIME - SINGLE OUT NOW<!-- more --><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/8f3261f2ed5aeb87911876402043890f8bedc39d/original/lac-cover-square-1200x1200-v1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />LIFE'S A CRIME the new single from The Creature Comfort is out now.</p>
<p>The song opens with a soulful rhythm section and a spoken word intro that pulls us in for the start of the journey - ‘They’ve got you living on rice, potato and oats, / Then look right through you like you’re ghost’). </p>
<p>Each verse brings a different perspective on the song’s central motif. Starting off with some personal tales of rejection, then switching to observations about greed's self-destructiveness until finally, via psychedelic guitar solo somewhat reminiscent of Ty Segall, we hear a universal call to wake up and come together as ‘we’re fast running out of time’.</p>
<p>‘Life’s A Crime’ was recorded at Giant Wafer in Wales and mixed at Manchester’s famous Blueprint Studios (Elbow, The Fall, Johnny Marr). The song is released on the band’s label Missing Door Music and distributed via AWAL. </p>
<p>The artwork features San Francisco street musician ‘Uncle Ray’ in a photo by Ron Watts.</p>
<p><a contents="Video here on YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/F9OLk-5TNLs">Video here on YouTube</a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/F9OLk-5TNLs"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/771dcc1a2e715f57f95b308e63fcfd3a34120d9f/original/untitled112-approx-5-1-15-ok.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65883362019-02-27T22:00:00+00:002021-03-30T00:09:48+01:00FRIDAY 31 MAY - IN CONCERT WITH IMPERIAL WAX <p><!-- more --><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/a47981c7d3c3637e70590d857f1af23179cbceb5/original/imperial-wax-2019-manc.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />The Creature Comfort play with Imperial Wax, the last and longest serving line-up of legendary Manchester band The Fall, as well as with The 99 Degree and SlowHandClap. It's gonna be frenetic and memorable! </p>
<ul> <li>Friday 31 May, doors 7.00pm. </li> <li>Tickets £12.50 via <a contents="http://alt.tkts.me/tl/fw2q&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://alt.tkts.me/tl/fw2q" target="_blank">http://alt.tkts.me/tl/fw2q </a>
</li> <li>Night People, 105 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD <a contents="www.nightpeoplemcr.com&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nightpeoplemcr.com" style="" target="_blank">www.nightpeoplemcr.com</a>
</li> <li><a contents="Facebook event" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/1091585417631929/">Facebook event</a></li>
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<p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65736192018-05-01T22:00:00+01:002021-03-30T00:05:32+01:00FESTIVALS SUMMER 2018<p><!-- more --></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/0035f76341613ec469b68cd160e57ab77610c560/original/full-listings-poster-june-11th-2b.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" style="margin-right: 50px; margin-left: 50px;" />The Creature Comfort are playing the following festivals this summer:</p>
<p><strong>Sunday 16 September - Head For The Hills Festival</strong><br>Headlining the Pavilion Stage on the closing night in Ramsbottom. Also on the bill: The Lovely Eggs, LIINES, Mano McLaughlin, Giant Boys, Loka, The Bluetones, The Beat and The Selecter, The Boomtown Rats.<br>Info and tickets from <a contents="headforthehills.org.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://headforthehills.org.uk" target="_blank">headforthehills.org.uk</a></p>
<p><strong>Saturday 21 July - Blackthorn Festival</strong><br>On the bill: Pete Doherty, Peter Hook And The Lights, We Are Scientists, The Blinders, Witch Fever, and many more. <br>Info and tickets from <a contents="blackthornmusicfestival.co.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://blackthornmusicfestival.co.uk" target="_blank">blackthornmusicfestival.co.uk</a></p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65736182018-03-16T22:00:00+00:002021-03-14T22:09:00+00:00ALONE BY YOUR SIDE - NEW SINGLE OUT NOW<p><!-- more --></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/178d9c641768f0f5f79b550ec2ce0fa4032950de/original/the-cc-alone-by-your-side-cover-art-1600x1600.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Illuminated psych-rock band, The Creature Comfort, share their new single ‘Alone By Your Side’. Listen on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/thecreaturecomfort/alonebyyourside/s-z1m8d. </p>
<p>In just over 3 minutes The Creature Comfort give us a brilliant demonstration of off-kilter punk-pop perfection that calls to mind an unholy marriage between The Fall and Violent Femmes and provides an insight into why other bands and scenesters get so enthusiastic about these wayward offspring of the Manchester scene. </p>
<p>‘Alone By Your Side’ was recorded at Blueprint Studios in Manchester (Elbow, The Fall, Johnny Marr), mixed by Fred Kindt (The Slow Show) and features the artwork of Luke Insect (Motorhead, Funkadelic, Wolf People). It is self-released on Friday 16 March and distributed via AWAL. </p>
<p>Singer, Le Jeune recalls how the inspiration for ‘Alone By Your Side’ came during a wet and blustery walk in the hills between Manchester and Leeds: “There was something about those massive immovable rocks battered by the elements over millions of years that led me to a meditation about the passage of time and its effect on some unrequited, tragic love and whether that fire can still be reignited - or, indeed, whether there can ever be release from it – maybe through some witchy love ritual or exorcism”. </p>
<p>The Creature Comfort bring melodies that never fail to stick, sonic intensity, surreal lyrics with a universal appeal and full-on rock’n’roll performances. From deep-fried psychedelic soul to bubblegum power pop, these sounds come from the edge. Amidst the skyscrapers, the tarmac and the sleaze there’s a message to be found. </p>
<p>To follow-up their critically acclaimed 2013 debut, the band spent most of the last year recording and mixing the material for their second album to be released in the autumn. </p>
<p>MORE INFORMATION </p>
<p>For more information, interview and session opportunities, please contact: </p>
<p>liam@askmepr.com 07976 25 85 77 </p>
<p>DOWNLOADS (audio, artwork and more): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/le1b3j6nnl43ar6/AAD_DJHAx1ecF5tynuvtTD_aa?dl=0 </p>
<p>NOTES </p>
<p>The Creature Comfort formed after singer and bandleader Ben Le Jeune arrived in Manchester from London and abroad and found some like-minded comrades to develop their signature sound. </p>
<p>A long and winding road dotted with trials, tribulations and wilderness years led to their critically acclaimed debut album in 2013. Recorded at Elbow’s home Blueprint Studios in Manchester, it featured the infectious lead single Sauce and gathered airplay including BBC Radio and XFM. </p>
<p>The band spent most 2016-2017 writing and recording the songs for their follow-up album, again at Manchester’s Blueprint Studios and also Giant Wafer in Wales. </p>
<p>A series of singles are now being put out as part of the build-up to the second album’s release in autumn 2018. This started in December 2017 with What We Want (Power Corruption & Lies) which saw airplay including Gary Crowley (BBC Radio London) and Jim Gellatly (Amazing Radio). </p>
<p>Alone By Your Side is the second in a series of regular releases leading to their follow-up album in the autumn.</p>
<p><strong>BUY IT HERE!</strong></p>
<p>Video here...</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/86c265a953adc32be260005dfba0e7b336bbfc76/original/youtube-video-thumbnails-v2-abys1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/65736142017-12-15T22:00:00+00:002021-03-14T22:06:37+00:00WHAT WE WANT (POWER CORRUPTION & LIES) - NEW SINGLE OUT NOW<p><!-- more --></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/b4d4a2c060bbd4a6ead7592543864a2f1e563e15/original/tcc-whatwewant-cover-1240x1240-v1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />The new single from The Creature Comfort WHAT WE WANT (POWER CORRUPTION & LIES) is out now..</p>
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<p>Illuminated psych-rock band, The Creature Comfort, release their single 'What We Want (Power Corruption & Lies)'. </p>
<p>Not only is this The Creature Comfort's first single since their critically acclaimed 2013 debut album, but also the first of their new material in 20 years! </p>
<p>Carefully crafted over the past four years and kept under wraps until now, 'What We Want (Power Corruption & Lies)' was recorded and mixed at Elbow's home (Blueprint Studios) in Salford, with impact date due on Friday 15 December 2017. </p>
<p>In cynical times it'd be easy to dismiss this band of outsiders, who 'disintegrated' as they were just about to make it in the nineties. Touting themselves as the link-that-never-happened between the Roses/Mondays and Oasis/Elbow and driven by a singer, Ben Le Jeune, who disappeared from the scene for 15 years and returned, still believing that things can happen. </p>
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<p>Seemingly, the song's title - 'What We Want (Power Corruption & Lies)' - says it all. But - as with so much about this band - surface clarity slips away to reveal swirling undercurrents. And such is the case with Le Jeune's lyrics, delivered with trademark rock'n'roll authenticity. </p>
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<p>Musically there is an irresistible groove and swagger to the rhythm section, driven forward by soul-style guitar stabs, and all building to explosive sonic intensity in the end section. </p>
<p>Until you hear The Creature Comfort's music. Until you see them live. Until you meet them and discover their extraordinary passion and integrity. Until you hear the murmurs from the believers (who should all know better). Until you pick up tiny nuggets connecting them to a wider musical tapestry. Then you start to think that maybe, just maybe, there is something special going on here! </p>
<p>Distributed by AWAL - available through all the usual channels (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Google Play). Artwork by the acclaimed Luke Insect. </p>
<p>ower Corruption & Lies) signals the first in a series of regular releases leading to their follow-up album next autumn. </p>
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<p>Video</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/fb990db5b93b164bcfa355b0c0e7675ada4faf67/original/what-we-want-trailer-1-thumbnail.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p> </p>The Creature Comforttag:thecreaturecomfort.com,2005:Post/64726732014-03-28T15:55:00+00:002021-03-12T00:32:06+00:00SAUCE - SINGLE OUT NOW<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/524949/708c4afc23ba5e033f35cf00fdc6527867e80d86/original/a3947010924-16.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p><!-- more -->
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<p>'The Creature Comfort' - the self-titled and very long-awaited debut album is out now in digital form and limited edition CD. It includes the single Sauce played on BBC Radio 6FM and XFM, and gives some insight into why Badly Drawn Boy recently raved about them to a festival crowd, saying The Creature Comfort have "brilliant energy and great, interesting songs."</p>
<p>Track listing:</p>
<ol> <li> <p>Sauce</p> </li> <li> <p>Sally Sucks </p> </li> <li> <p>I Do Need You </p> </li> <li> <p>1,000 Miles </p> </li> <li> <p>Step Down From The Sky </p> </li> <li> <p>Windowpane </p> </li> <li> <p>Electric Eyes</p> </li>
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<p>Available from:</p>
<ul> <li><a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/the-creature-comfort/id665071334">iTunes</a></li> <li><a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EOBOMB4">Amazon</a></li> <li>
<a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thecreaturecomfort.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a> - download / limited edition CD</li> <li><a contents="Rough Trade" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.roughtrade.com">Rough Trade</a></li> <li><a contents="Piccadilly Records" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.piccadillyrecords.com/">Piccadilly Records</a></li>
</ul>
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<p>You can stream the tracks <a contents="here" data-link-label="The Creature Comfort album" data-link-type="page" href="/the-creature-comfort-album">here</a>.</p>The Creature Comfort