Liverpool’s indie favourites Circa Waves are back, and they’ve come bearing gifts for their loyal fanbase. The band has dropped the electrifying new single ‘Like You Did Before’, the latest taste of their highly anticipated album Death & Love Pt.1, set to release on 31st January 2025 via Lower Third/[PIAS].
This track follows the album’s earlier offerings, including the anthemic ‘We Made It’ and the introspective ‘American Dream’, delivering a sound that channels the swagger and grit of the 2000s New York indie scene. With undeniable Strokes-esque energy and a driving dancefloor rhythm, ‘Like You Did Before’ is a slice of nostalgic indie rock at its finest.
A Song Born of Fragility and Escape
Frontman Kieran Shudall opens up about the deeply personal inspiration behind the song, recalling a pivotal moment in his life. “This song is a reminder of a moment in my life that many people don’t know about,” he says. “Just before my heart operation, lying in hospital when life felt uncertain and fragile, I would imagine myself in a packed sweaty indie club, dancing like my life depended on it. It was a daydream, a form of escape, and this song fits perfectly into that vision.”
This raw vulnerability fuels Death & Love Pt.1, an album described as an urgent, cathartic hit of guitar-pop that channels the fear and triumph of Shudall’s near-death experience. The album’s nine tracks were self-produced by Kieran and engineered by Matt Wiggins (Adele, Lana Del Rey, Glass Animals), giving it a nostalgic yet fresh soundscape that reflects the band’s evolution.
From Heart Surgery to Indie Glory
Shudall’s journey to the album was anything but ordinary. In early 2023, he received a life-changing call from doctors about a severely blocked artery. Days later, he underwent emergency heart surgery, a moment that forced the cancellation of shows and a total reassessment of life. The result? A bold new chapter for Circa Waves, with Death & Love Pt.1 serving as a powerful snapshot of survival, creativity, and joy.
UK Headline Tour: Bigger Than Ever
To celebrate the release, Circa Waves are hitting the road in February and March 2025 for their biggest UK headline tour to date. Fans can catch the band across 12 dates, including a climactic night at London’s iconic O2 Academy Brixton on 26th February and a special hometown show at Liverpool’s Olympia on 1st March. With their ever-expanding fanbase and an album packed with anthems, these shows are set to be unforgettable. Circa Waves tour tickets can be found via their website.
Tour Dates:
February 2025
- 14th: Birmingham, O2 Academy
- 15th: Nottingham, Rock City
- 16th: Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom
- 18th: Cambridge, Junction
- 19th: Norwich, UEA
- 21st: Newcastle, NX
- 22nd: Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
- 23rd: Bristol, Beacon
- 25th: Leeds, O2 Academy
- 26th: London, O2 Academy Brixton
- 27th: Southampton, The 1865
March 2025
- 1st: Liverpool, Olympia
A Decade of Circa Waves
Formed in Liverpool in 2013, Circa Waves quickly rose to prominence with their infectious debut album Young Chasers, spawning hits like ‘T-Shirt Weather’ and ‘Stuck in My Teeth’. Over the years, they’ve embraced their influences—from the Strokes to Arctic Monkeys—while crafting their own distinctive indie sound. Now, with Death & Love Pt.1, they’re entering their most compelling era yet, blending nostalgia with fearless storytelling.
Mark your calendars for 31st January and get ready to dive into an album that promises to hit your heart as hard as it hits your speakers. For fans of indie rock and emotional resilience, Circa Waves are about to deliver one of their most impactful projects yet.
