Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have shared new single ‘Long Dark Night’.

The track is the third to be revealed from the band’s forthcoming 18th studio album ‘Wild God’, due out on 30 August 2024.

The intimate ballad is inspired by the poem ‘Dark Night of the Soul’ by the Spanish 16th-century poet St. John of the Cross.

Nick Cave commented, “Long Dark Night is inspired by one of the greatest and most powerful poems of conversion ever written. Ultimately, though, it’s a beautiful country tune. It feels like a sweet companion to the song, Wild God.”

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The new album is produced by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, and mixed by David Fridmann. Cave began writing the album on New Year’s Day 2023. With sessions at Miraval in Provence and Soundtree in London, the Bad Seeds added their unique alchemy, with additional performances from Colin Greenwood (bass) and Luis Almau (nylon string guitar, acoustic guitar).

‘Wild God’ will be released on Bad Seed in partnership with Play It Again Sam on streaming, CD, and standard and limited-edition vinyl.

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Rough Trade and London’s Kings Place will host an exclusive Q&A with Nick Cave on 29 August, the eve of his record’s release. Fans can pre-order ‘Wild God’ through Rough Trade by 5pm BST on 15 August for a chance to win tickets. Full details here.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have will also embark on a headline UK & Ireland tour this autumn with special guests Black Country, New Road.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 2024 Tour Dates:

Leeds First Direct Arena, 02 Nov
Glasgow OVO Hydro, 03
Manchester AO Arena, 05
Cardiff Utilita Arena, 06
London The O2, 08
London The O2, 09
Dublin 3Arena, 12
Dublin 3Arena, 13
Birmingham Resorts World Arena, 15

Remaining tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster AXS

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