WAKE UP, SHUT UP, WORK TOUR // OCT & NOV
WAKE UP, SHUT UP, WORK LP // 2 AUGUST
MILLIE MANDERS AND THE SHUTUP have announced details of an autumn tour for their forthcoming sophomore album WAKE UP, SHUT UP, WORK – the eagerly awaited follow up to their acclaimed debut Telling Truths, Breaking Ties – which will be released on 2 August and is available to preorder on CD and vinyl here https://linktr.ee/milliemanders as well a number of independent record stores (Rough Trade, Banquet, Resident, Crash Records, Truck, Sister Ray and Cool Discs among others) and Amazon.
OCTOBER
Thu 24 BRIGHTON Patterns
Fri 25 SOUTHAMPTON 1865
Sat 26 HIGH WYCOMBE Arts Centre
Sun 27 BEDFORD Esquires
Thu 31 BIRMINGHAM Actress & Bishop
NOVEMBER
Fri 01 BRISTOL Thekla
Sat 02 EXETER Cavern
Sun 03 SHEFFIELD Yellow Arch Studios
Wed 06 HULL New Adelphi
Thu 07 NEWCASTLE Cluny 1
Fri 08 MANCHESTER Club Academy
Sat 09 NOTTINGHAM Rescue Room
Sat 16 NORWICH Waterfront
Tickets go on sale at 9.00AM on FRIDAY 7 JUNE from www.millie-manders.com and the venues.
Talking about the new album, Millie Manders says: “Our sophomore album has been so much more collaborative as a band, and it’s been a really wonderful process in terms of expansion and evolution of our sound while maintaining a lot of what we have already put out on Telling Truths, Breaking Ties. It’s also been a great opportunity to bond as musicians, writing in rooms together in blocks over the last year or so. We are all so proud of what we have achieved, and we all hope that Wake Up, Shut Up, Work has a similarly warm reception when it’s released into the world.”
MMATSU are known for their ferocious and joyous live shows and have been championed by the likes of the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show, BBC Introducing, Radio X and Vive Le Rock magazine. With grinding guitars, irresistible horns, huge amounts of pop appeal and candid lyrics, the band delve into themes of loss, betrayal, anxiety, heartbreak, environmental concerns and political unrest, all while exuding the punk attitude and the prowess that sets them apart.
WAKE UP, SHUT UP, WORK | TRACK LIST
· Angry Side
· Shut Your Mouth
· Me Too
· Fun Sponge
· Windows
· R.I.P.
· Halloween
· Rebound
· One That Got Away (album version)
· Threadbare
· Can I Get Off?
· Pressure
MMATSU have built a strong reputation through their live shows and discography. They have graced stages at such notable festivals as Slam Dunk, Bearded Theory, North West Calling, Kendal Calling, Rebellion and Boomtown, and previously supported the likes of Less Than Jake and Ferocious Dog on tour. Beyond their music, the band’s commitment to sustainability and charity is always evident, prioritising eco-friendly merchandise and raising funds for charitable causes through limited edition artwork and clothing sales. With their dedication to making a positive impact in the music industry, MMATSU continue to be a vital voice in the burgeoning cross-genre punk scene.
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My life is a soundtrack, i track my life through music, photography is my passion, my escape, my expression. Without both i have pieces missing, thankfully i’m blessed and get to combine both.
Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago
