Richard Hawley – Down In The woods’ (Released 16 July)

Following the huge success of the first release on the Richard Hawley Singles Club ‘Leave Your Body Behind You’ the next single ‘Down In The Woods’ is upon us.  The Singles Club is a set of four 10” singles being released throughout the next 12 months (more information available at:www.richardhawley.co.uk ).

The latest instalment was written as a response to the collation government’s early doors plan to sell off the UK’s ancient woodlands. Richard invites you “into the dark woods, to enjoy it while you can”. Still a very good point, although that particular plan was thwarted, ominous rumblings are still bubbling, for us at With Guitars, still cannot believe their inept lunacy, but remain calm as the singer prefers to focus on the positive, outrage aside, it’s the draw of the woodlands, that is his main focus, the end result the single is a great guitar driven number. Good to hear all three versions, the single edit, album version, and an instrumental, which brings across just how strong and structured the music is, enough chords, bass and snare beats to satisfy, considering it is only the former Pulp man and Wedding Present courtesy of 2012’s ‘Valentina’ album that have reminded me recently why I love indie rock something I though i would not say since the early to mid 1990’s fanfare.

Following the excitement and critical acclaim surrounding the album and as a result, Richard Hawley’s Single Club, this release should attract even more vinyl collectors for this tasty slice of indie-rock. 8.25/10
Steve Janes

Following the recent announcement of his first ever show at Brixton Academy on October 3rd, Hawley is pleased to announce the full details of his UK autumn tour:

SEPTEMBER

Sun 16 Holmfirth – Picture House http://bit.ly/McT0KH

Mon 17 Norwich – UEA http://bit.ly/LJJT1l

Tue 18 Portsmouth – Pyramid http://bit.ly/LJJT1l

Wed 19 Brighton – Dome http://bit.ly/KWEaTJ

Fri 21 Bath – Pavilion http://bit.ly/LJJT1l

Sat 22 Birmingham – Institute http://bit.ly/LJJT1l

Sun 23 Sheffield – City Hall http://bit.ly/LJJT1l

Tue 25 Leeds – O2 Academy http://bit.ly/KmC2sI

Wed 26 Manchester – Academy http://bit.ly/KmC2sI

Thu 27 Newcastle – O2 Academy http://bit.ly/KmC2sI

Fri 28 Glasgow – Barrowland http://bit.ly/JXNDe4

Sun 30 Lincoln – Engine Shed http://bit.ly/LJKIaG

OCTOBER

Mon 1 Derby – Assembly Rooms http://bit.ly/LJKIaG

Wed 3 London – Brixton, O2 Academy http://bit.ly/LJJT1l

Tickets go sale at 9am, Friday 18th May.

Richard Hawley will played the London HMV Forum on and headlined the Sunday night at the No Direction Home Festival, Still due to play the main stage at Latitude Festival on Saturday 14th July.