The Bluetones : interview

The Bluetones : interview

The Bluetones  new EP, In The Cut is the second in a trilogy of releases set for 2025 and sees the band on great form. The year is set to be a busy one for them as they have also announced a small series of live dates kicking off on 26th March and an album is slated for the Autumn. Mark talks about this and the band’s career.

The Bluetones, the legendary British indie rock band hailing from West London, have announced the release of a new EP, In The Cut. The three track release features a lead single of the same name, which is available to download from 7th February. A bold declaration of resilience and determination, the song represents a triumphant return to form for the band and the second in a trilogy of releases set for 2025. The year is set to be a busy one for the band as they have also announced a small series of live dates kicking off on 26th March and an album is slated for the Autumn.

The three track EP is testament to the intuitive creative process that comes with decades of collaboration.

“Getting into the studio together again has reawakened us all to what we can do together. We have an instinctive understanding and connection and we’re not held back by any sense of having to explain ourselves.”

This chemistry, honed through years of playing together, shines brightly on the eclectic lead track, In the Cut. With genre-jumping inspiration, razor sharp arrangements and a Funkadelic outro, the track showcases the band’s renewed sense of energy whilst managing to still completely encapsulate The Bluetones’ unmistakable sound.

“‘In the Cut is all about rolling with life’s ups and downs,” says frontman Mark Morriss. “The message is really that sometimes you just need to put your big boy pants on and get on with it. And that actually those challenging times can make you stronger so you’ve almost got to relish some part of the process.”

The Bluetones return features the full original lineup with Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass and Eds Chesters on drums.

In the Cut follows the success of the band’s earlier release, Drive Thru which reached number two in the physical sales chart.

The new EP is a tantalising preview of the forthcoming album, slated for release this autumn. With its eclectic influences and timeless energy, In the Cut reinforces The Bluetones’ place as one of the UK’s most enduring, distinctive and innovative bands.

Tracklist for In the Cut:

1. In the Cut

2. Cheap Hotel

3. Go Slow

In the Cut the single will be available to download and on all major streaming platforms from 7th Feb. The full EP will land on 28th March.

Bluetones Live Dates Spring 2025

Wednesday 26 March – Colchester – 3 Wise Monkeys

Thursday 27 March – Colchester – 3 Wise Monkeys

Saturday 29 March – London – O2 Academy Islington

Thursday 03 April – Leicester – O2 Academy

Friday 04 April – Gloucester – Guildhall

Saturday 05 April – Bedford – Esquires

Sunday 06 April – Ipswich – The Baths

Friday 11 April – Shrewsbury – Albert’s Shed

Thursday 17th April – Grimsby – Docks Academy

Friday 18th April – Nantwich – Jazz, Blues & Music Festival

Saturday 19 April – Blackpool – Bootleg Social

Sunday 20 April – York – The Crescent

The Bluetones : interview

The Bluetones : interview