OUT TODAY! THE ENEMY/ THE SUBWAYS cover each others anthems to celebrate their 'INDIE TIL I DIE' UK tour & to mark World Homeless/World Mental Health Day Oct 10th! Half & Half Charity Scarf released!
The Enemy x The Subways
We are COVERING EACH OTHER’S ANTHEMS to celebrate the 'INDIE TIL I DIE' TOUR & to mark WORLD HOMELESS DAY & WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY, 10th October 2024
THE SINGLES ARE OUT TODAY, VIA ALCOPOP! RECORDS
Today, October 10th, The Enemy and The Subways have released cover versions of each other’s anthems via Alcopop! Records, with The Enemy tackling ‘Rock & Roll Queen’ while we have put our own twist on The Enemy's ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’!
In addition, we have collaborated to produce a special half-and-half scarf, limited quantities of which are now available HERE. What’s more, for every scarf sold, another blank scarf will be donated to Shelter to distribute to those who need them this winter. All remaining profit will be paid to Shelter and Mind.
Scarf Mock up & Purchase link
It’s a fun concept, but one with a positive purpose too. October 10th is both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, so all profits from the project will be donated to Shelter and Mind. Shelter exist to defend the right to a safe home, and each year provide information, support and advice to millions of people facing homelessness and experiencing unfit and unsafe housing. And MInd are the mental health charity who aim to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone by standing up to injustices and providing help via information, advice and local services.
FROM BILLY...
“Growing up with mental health issues and moving from one council house to the next, it nonetheless took me many years to realise just how entwined and circular the two are. The uncertainty I experienced in my living situation took its toll on my already troubled mind during its most formative years - and, had my family not been provided with the secure housing that we needed, I dread to think what might have become of my mental health situation.
For those in much more precarious and dangerous circumstances, the struggles continue. It is for them that we must work towards positive change. I'm therefore thankful that World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day occur together, thereby emphasising the intersectionality of many social struggles, and the collaborative effort required to resolve them. With this in mind, it is with great pleasure that we come together with our good friends, The Enemy, to highlight the need for intersectional thinking and action with regard to resolving the multitudinous social issues we face. Because I believe rock 'n' roll can change the world for the better.”
Tom Clarke of The Enemy adds, “Very pleased to announce that as part of the upcoming Indie Till I Die tour with The Subways, we have recorded a cover of ‘Rock & Roll Queen’, and The Subways have recorded a version of ‘We'll Live And Die In These Towns’. Both tracks will be released in conjunction with World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, two issues which in my experience are inextricably linked, and obviously close to all of our hearts. The proceeds will go directly to Shelter, and Mind. It's fantastic to be in a position to make a difference, however small. Thanks to everyone who buys a copy. We're looking forward to seeing you at the shows!”
Remaining tickets for the tour, which also features The Holloways (‘Generator’, ‘Two Left Feet’), are available HERE. The dates are:
OCTOBER INDIE TIL I DIE TOUR (The Enemy, The Subways & The Holloways)
4th - Edinburgh, O2 Academy
5th - Glasgow, O2 Academy
11th - Newcastle, O2 City Hall
12th - Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
18th - Birmingham, O2 Academy
19th - London, O2 Academy Brixton
In addition, The Enemy will play two warm-up shows at Leeds O2 Academy (October 3rd) and Bournemouth O2 Academy (October 16th).
Meanwhile The Subways will play select headline shows around the ‘Indie Til I Die’ tour .
1st October Northampton Black Prince (The Subways only)
2nd October Oxford O2 Academy 2 (The Subways only)
7th October Huddersfield The Parish (The Subways only)
8th October York The Cresent (The Subways only)
10th October Liverpool District (The Subways only)
Please see HERE for a list of shows and ticket information!
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