The Pale White are back, and they’re aiming for big things. The Newcastle alt-rock trio have announced their second album, The Big Sad, which lands on 18th April.
Alongside the album reveal, they’ve dropped a brand-new single, ‘Lost In The Moment,’ and announced a headline UK tour for March.
The single is a sonic journey, packed with high-impact guitar riffs, hypnotic vocals, and even tubular bells for good measure.
Describing the track, frontman Adam Hope says, “A special song to me. It’s about the feeling, or lack thereof, which suddenly washes over you when you least expect it… time freezes and you’re neither here nor there… just for a moment.”
The Big Sad promises to show a new side to The Pale White. Hope explains, “This is an album born from the ashes of dark times, but representing a beacon of light for the future. It’s the sound of a band that got tired of slamming on the fuzz pedal… and dares to try something new, dares to shock, dares to be great.”
The album is packed with 13 tracks, with everything from stillness and defiance to what Hope calls “furniture-shifting riffs.” It’s a bold statement from a band that’s gone back to its roots in Wallsend and Newcastle, producing and recording on their own terms for the first time.
Formed in 2016, The Pale White has built a reputation for their high-energy live performances and knack for big, memorable hooks. Their debut album, Infinite Pleasure, put them on the map, earning praise from the likes of NME and The Independent, and they’re no strangers to massive stages, with slots at top festivals and ongoing support from Radio 1 and Radio X.
If you’re eager to catch them live, they’ll be supporting Frank Black in February and the Pixies in April and May, with a headline tour sandwiched in March. Get ready for songs of nostalgia, renewal, and anthems for moving forward. The Big Sad is shaping up to be a triumph for the Northeast rockers.
The Big Sad tracklist
- Lost In The Moment
- Final Exit
- Woolly Thunder
- I’m Sorry (This Time)
- January, Please
- Preparing For The Big Sad
- There’s An Echo
- Real Again
- Trapped In The Vacuum
- Interlude
- Nostradamus
- My Abacus
- The Big Sad
2025 live dates
- Supporting Frank Black: Kicks off in Paris, 4th February
- UK headline tour: Starts 6th March in Manchester
- Supporting Pixies: Begins in Luxembourg, 23rd April
Tickets are already selling fast. Some are even sold out, so grab yours while you can. It’s time to get lost in The Big Sad.
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