Brighton quartet congratulations will unveil their first full-length album ‘Join Hands’ on February 13 through Bella Union. This ten-track collection functions as an energetic invitation to embrace indie dance rock and collective movement. To mark the announcement, the group released a new single titled “Dr. Doctor” alongside a DIY video inspired by classic hammer horror films. The track features a manipulated foghorn sample over a heavy breakbeat while vocalist Leah Stanhope delivers melodic lines that eventually shift into funk-heavy guitar work. This song follows the previously released tracks “This Life” and “Fought 4 Love” in the lead-up to the record.
The band heads out on a headline UK tour starting this February with a sold-out hometown show at Alphabet. The trek continues through major cities including Glasgow, Manchester, and London before the group travels to the United States for a run of performances at SXSW. In the “Dr. Doctor” video, a faceless figure transforms the band members into rock monstrosities, mirroring the frantic energy of the music. It is a fantastic example of a band merging a distinct visual aesthetic with a groove-heavy sound. These upcoming shows provide the first opportunity for audiences to hear the debut album in a live setting.
congratulations UK Tour Dates:
February 12 – Alphabet – Brighton
February 25 – The Cluny – Newcastle
February 26 – Nice N Sleazy – Glasgow
February 27 – Northern Quarter – Huddersfield
February 28 – Bedford Esquires – Bedford
March 3 – Moth Club – London
March 4 – Hare & Hounds 2 – Birmingham
March 5 – Voodoo Daddy’s – Norwich
March 6 – Night & Day – Manchester
March 7 – The Croft – Bristol