Following their critically acclaimed debut album 'Always Lead, Never Follow' earlier this year, Scholars will release Damage/Rage Concern as a double a-side single on October 14. The single will be available as a tour-only limited edition 7" + download and will include the album tracks plus alternative versions of each song.
Vocalist Sam Nicholls said of Damage: “I don't like to preach but it's good to be able to get a point of view across within our music. I'm pleased with Damage lyrically as I think it strikes the balance between making a point about the state of the British press and keeping its tongue firmly in its cheek. I like the challenge of keeping a heavy subject lighthearted."
On the video for Damage, Nicholls continued: "Invasion of privacy is a big part of what we hate about the tabloid press so we decided to invade my life for the video. I'm being followed by a photographer while going about my business in my home town. Eventually he gets his comeuppance of course. Due to a tight schedule we had to wallpaper an entire room with newspaper in under an hour. It was an incredible feat of unorthodox interior decorating."
Scholars' biggest UK tour to date culminates in a show at London's Borderline on Wednesday October 16, with special guests Hey Vanity, Young Aviators and Said Panda.
Thu October 10th 2013 - SHEFFIELD Corporation
Fri October 11th 2013 - BRISTOL Louisiana
Sun October 13th 2013 - SOUTHAMPTON Joiners
Tue October 15th 2013 - GUILDFORD Boileroom
Wed October 16th 2013 - LONDON Borderline
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