The trek is in support of their new album ‘Dreams on Toast’
The Darkness will ignite stages across North America on their two-part Dreams On Toast Tour kicking off on August 29 in Pryor, Oklahoma through September 21 that resumes on November 7 in Houston, Texas and wraps on November 22. Tour Pre-sale starts Wednesday, April 16 at 10am local time and General on-sale commences Friday, April 18 10am. Check out the full tour itinerary below.
The Darkness released their eighth studio album Dreams on Toast on March 28 through Cooking Vinyl. The record has so far produced two singles – “I Hate Myself” and “The Longest Kiss” – the latter of which is an upbeat classic that tips its hat to the ’70s pop genius of both Queen and Paul McCartney which finds The Darkness dance across jaunty piano keys and frolicking guitar licks in irresistible top form.
Frontman Justin Hawkins shares, “You know that thing when God’s breath tickles your soul and tells you to create? Yeah, makes me giggle too. But you can’t resist. God might not be the power she once was, but say what you like about her, she knows damn well that what the world needs now, is rock sweet rock. And who are we, mere mortals of extraordinary ability, to argue with the divine? So we knuckled down and thought really hard about the best of the best, the elite songs, the life-changing music of the ages. Then we popped out a dozen bangers before lunch. And these bangers we present to you here, wallowing in an aromatic aural ragu, served atop the charred remains of our envious contemporaries…ladies and gentlemen, I give you Dreams on Toast!”
Justin continues, “Misty Orchards! That’s not my porn name, that’s the kind of scenery that I love. I awakened to such a vista in the delightful Scottish highland town of Nairn on the morning that inspiration for “The Longest Kiss” lyric struck. I was bleary eyed and locked in an unending embrace with my (mid)life partner. Weird that I can still sing, but that’s a testament to the resilience of humans, especially lead singers. The music itself is a piano-led composition, the chorus of which my brother and I came up with after he’d taken a long time to empty his bladder during some impressive pub endurance. The verses were transposed from a song I’ve been working on for decades as part of a musical about the collapse of the Lowestoft fishing industry, called “The Collapse Of The Lowestoft Fishing Industry.” The musical isn’t finished yet. But “The Longest Kiss” is. The results are astounding. We’re all very proud of this. Please, to enjoy!”
The Darkness returned to the road earlier this year. The recently wrapped up a UK run with a performance at London’s OVO Wembley Arena on March 29.
More than 20 years after The Darkness exploded with their debut album that changed the face of rock music, their cheeky, spandex-clad anthems continue to capture hearts and a new generation of enthusiasts. None more so than Taylor Swift who sparked an internet meltdown via the viral video of her and boyfriend Travis Kelce singing along with The Darkness’ eternal mega-hit “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” at the US Open Tennis Championships finals. As a result, Taylor’s legions of fans sent the track hurtling up charts across the world, including reaching No. 1 on the US iTunes Rock Chart, 21 years after the song’s release.
August 29 – Pryor, OK – Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds
August 30 – Saint Louis, MO – The Pageant
August 31 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
September 2 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
September 3 – Huntsville, AL – Von Braun Center
September 5 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
September 6 – Richmond, VA – The National
September 7 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theatre
September 9 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
September 10 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
September 12 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
September 13 – Kitchener, ON – Elements
September 14 – Montréal, QC – Club Soda
September 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Old National Centre
September 17 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
September 19 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
September 20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club
September 21 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre & Ballroom
November 7 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
November 8 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
November 9 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
November 12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
November 13 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
November 15 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Concert House
November 17 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
November 18 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
November 19 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
November 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
November 22 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Tickets will be available HERE