Saint Etienne will release new album ‘International’ on September 5th.
The much-loved group – Sarah Cracknell, Pete Wiggs, Bob Stanley – have spent 35 years together, most recently releasing the near-ambient feast ‘The Night’ last year.
Deciding to call time on their work together, new album ‘International’ is set to be their thirteen, and final, record.
Out on September 5th, guests on the record include Nick Heyward, Janet Planet of Confidence Man, Erol Alkan, Paul Hartnoll of Orbital, and Vince Clarke.
New single ‘Glad’ is out now – co-written and produced with Tom Rowlands of the Chemical Brothers, the guitar part comes from Doves’ very own Jez Williams.
Sarah Cracknell comments…
We asked Tom if he had any songs in progress that might suit Saint Etienne and he sent a backing track that he’d been working on with Jez from Doves. We fell in love with it straight away and the top line melody and words for ‘Glad’ came easy.
Pete Wiggs adds:
The song is about taking pleasure in everyday things like nature and the outdoors when life is otherwise getting you down.
Saint Etienne are planning live dates for 2026. Watch this space.
Check out ‘Glad’ below.
Tracklisting:
Glad
Dancing Heart
The Go Betweens
Sweet Melodies
Save It For A Rainy Day
Fade
Brand New Me
Take Me To The Pilot
Two Lovers
Why Are You Calling
He’s Gone
The Last Time
Photo Credit: Rob Baker Ashton
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