BOB VYLAN, have today released their new, critically acclaimed and independently released album ‘Humble As The Sun’ via Ghost Theatre. Alongside that is the powerful and confronting single ‘Reign’, which shows their ever-evolving sound.
“Reign felt like a perfect focus track to release on the day of the album as it is powerful, self affirming and pulls no punches when speaking of one’s own value as well as discussing social issues and even touching on some of the issues we’ve found in the music industry. For the video we wanted to emphasise the Moor aspect of the song, so we wanted to make it regal and powerful with vivid colours. But the second half takes a turn, and becomes powerful in another way.” – BOB VYLAN
‘Humble as the Sun’, continues with much of the rage and urgency that they have come to be known and loved for, but this latest project shows that they are now stronger and wiser, bolstered by the wins and learnings that they have fought hard for along the way. The resulting record aims to leave the listener feeling power alongside their anger, and brings a fresh and compelling blend of punk, rock, grime and rap together in an experimental way.
“Humble As The Sun is a positive self affirming album created after conversations and meditations with and in the Sun and nature. We want this album to uplift, inspire and bring positivity to peoples lives while continuing to highlight issues many of us are facing in this political and economic crisis.” – BOB VYLAN
Humble As The Sun tracklisting:
1. Humble As The Sun (intro) ft. Jerub
2. Reign
3. GYAG (Get Yourself A Gun)
4. Dream Big
5. Hunger Games
6. Right Here
7. Makes Me Violent
8. He’s A Man
9. Ring The Alarm
10. I’m Still Here
‘HUMBLE AS THE SUN’ IS OUT NOW HERE
All currently announced BOB VYLAN live dates for 2024:
5th April – Fighting Cocks, Kingston (Banquet Records show 1)
5th April – Prisym, Kingston (Banquet Records Show 2)
7th April 2024 – Bush Hall London, United Kingdom (101 Part Time Jobs Podcast, live)
9th April 2024 – Rough Trade Nottingham Nottingham, United Kingdom
10th April 2024 – Rough Trade Bristol Bristol, United Kingdom
11th April 2024 – Rough Trade East London, United Kingdom
27th April 2024 – Primordial General Mayhem Festival, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
12th May 2024 – Welcome to Rockville 2024 Daytona Beach, FL, USA
16th May 2024 – Sonic Temple Festival 2024 Columbus, OH, USA
23rd May 2024 – Bearded Theory Festival 2024 South Derbyshire District, United Kingdom
25th May 2024 – Slam Dunk Festival – South 2024 Hatfield, United Kingdom
26th May 2024 – Slam Dunk Festival – North 2024 Leeds Icd, United Kingdom
5th June 2024 – Caribana Festival, Crans, Switzerland
7th June 2024 – Mystic Festival, Gdánsk, Poland
27th June 2024 – Resurrection Festival, Vivero, Spain
29th June 2024 – Jera On Air Festival, Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
5th July 2024 – The Rising Festival, Oulton, United Kingdom
6th July 2024 – Rock Werchter, Werchter, Belgium
12th July 2024 – 2000trees Festival, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
29th July 2024- Truck Festival, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
4th August 2024 – Y Not Festival, Steventon, United Kingdom
15th August 2024 – Motocultor Festival, Carhaix-Plouguer, France
16 August 2024 – Lowlands Festival 2024 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands
26th September 2024 – Louder Than Life, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
13th October 2024- Aftershock Festival, Sacramento, California, USA
Photo credit – Ki Price