Alison Moyet inspired a wave of fan anticipation when she announced the October 4th release date of her upcoming album ‘Key’, a collection of 16 reworked singles, fan favourites and deep cuts boosted by two new songs. It quickly became Amazon’s #1 selling vinyl above Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Billie Eilish, while the world-class talent that propelled Alison to achieve two #1 albums, six Top 10 singles, three BRIT Awards and a Grammy nomination was put back in the spotlight with a stunning Radio 2 Piano Room session. Watch HERE.
One of the lesser-discovered gems from Alison’s published works, ‘So Am I’ features on her 1994 album ‘Essex’. Lyrically, a wry and sardonic out-of-body observation of defeat, it is counted amongst Moyet’s favourites. The ‘Key’ version refocuses attention on the song in a collection which aims to unify her back catalogue into a cohesive form for live presentation. Written with Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds, ‘So Am I’ in its new iteration, joins the iconic re-visited ‘All Cried Out’ and the brand-new song ‘Such Small Ale’ in previewing the ‘Key’ album. A set that contextualises and acknowledges 40 years of original work, gathering together hits and deep cuts alike for an album where no re-packaging was desired. Produced and arranged by Sean McGhee, ‘So Am I’ is also graced by Suede guitarist Richard Oakes, one ofAlison’s other key collaborators in this collection.
‘Key’ is available to pre-order HERE. In addition to Amazon’s popular exclusive signed orange double-vinyl with an alternate cover, her official store offers a turquoise double-vinyl, a white double-vinyl and a CD, while all bundles add a signed art print. In addition, there are retailer exclusive versions available from The Sound of Vinyl (a limited run signed marble black-and-white double-vinyl), select indie stores (a splatter double-vinyl) and HMV (yellow-and-black smoke double-vinyl).
In addition to the launch of ‘Key’, Alison has been further reflecting on her story with the hit podcast series ‘40 Moyet Moments’, in which she looks back upon landmark moments in her career to date during in-depth conversations with Steve Coats-Dennis. Interest has been immense, with #1 podcast chart positions achieved on Apple Podcasts UK (Music and Music Interviews), Spotify UK (Music), Apple Podcasts Australia (Music Interviews) and Apple Podcasts Ireland(Music) plus strong placings in key charts in the USA and Canada. ‘40 Moyet Moments’ is available HERE.
Alison Moyet recently announced details of a long-awaited world tour which commences in February 2025. Due to overwhelming demand all UK and Ireland dates have already sold out and details of further legs in the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia will be announced in the coming weeks. The dates are listed below, please see HERE for remaining tickets.
UK & IRELAND
16 Feb – Dublin, 3Olympia (SOLD OUT)
17 Feb – Belfast, Waterfront Hall (SOLD OUT)
20 Feb – York, Barbican (SOLD OUT)
21 Feb – Manchester, Bridgewater Hall (SOLD OUT)
22 Feb – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall (SOLD OUT)
24 Feb – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall (SOLD OUT)
25 Feb – Stoke-on-Trent, Victoria Hall (SOLD OUT)
27 Feb – Birmingham, Symphony Hall (SOLD OUT)
28 Feb – Cambridge, Corn Exchange (SOLD OUT)
1 Mar – Ipswich, Regent Theatre (SOLD OUT)
3 Mar – Sheffield, City Hall (SOLD OUT)
4 Mar – Stockton, Globe (SOLD OUT)
6 Mar – Gateshead, The Glasshouse (SOLD OUT)
7 Mar – Buxton, Opera House (SOLD OUT)
8 Mar – Reading, Hexagon (SOLD OUT)
10 Mar – Brighton, Dome (SOLD OUT)
11 Mar – London, Palladium (SOLD OUT)
13 Mar – Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre (SOLD OUT)
14 Mar – Swansea, Arena (SOLD OUT)
15 Mar – Bath, Forum (SOLD OUT)
17 Mar – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion (SOLD OUT)
18 Mar – Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre (SOLD OUT)
20 Mar – Edinburgh, Usher Hall (SOLD OUT)
21 Mar – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall (SOLD OUT)
22 Mar – Aberdeen, Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
EUROPE
31 Mar – Oslo, Norway: Sentrum Scene
1 Apr – Stockholm, Sweden: Göta Lejon
3 Apr – Hamburg, Germany: Grosse Freiheit 36
5 Apr – Antwerp, Belgium: De Roma (SOLD OUT)
7 Apr – Amsterdam, Netherlands: Paradiso (SOLD OUT)
8 Apr – Groningen, Netherlands: De Oosterpoort
9 Apr – Eindhoven, Netherlands: Muziekgebouw Frits Philips
11 Apr – Cologne, Germany: Carlswerk Victoria
13 Apr – Frankfurt Germany: Batschkapp
14 Apr – Berlin, Germany: Huxleys Neue Welt
15 Apr – Copenhagen, Denmark: DR Koncerthuset (SOLD OUT)