On the eve of their forthcoming, and seventh album Visuals on April 28th, Danish trio Mew are pleased to share the new track “Twist Quest.” Taken from the album and accompanied by a video that sees lead singer Jonas Bjerre assume the role of creative director whilst also coordinating visuals for the band’s forthcoming live shows.

Following 2015’s + – the band undertook tour duties around the world and on their return saw them enter the studio with demos that unlike previous works came to fruition comparatively swiftly in terms of writing and recording against a poignant backdrop of world events over the past twelve months

As Bjerre explains; “This song took shape during a long jam session, like we hadn’t done in a long time. It’s a joyful song, with dark lyrics. I guess the song is about being confused, and unable to keep your mind still from all the stuff that floats around it. The expectations we put on ourselves. But also there’s a sense of celebration in it.”

Mew’s 80’s tinged pop euphoria reigns supreme on Visuals and “Twist Quest” follows that road, with dreamy vocals courtesy of Bjerre, and flourishes of saxophone.

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Tour dates

7 May – Bangkok, Thailand – Voice Space
10 May – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – KL Live
17 May – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
19 May – Paris, France – Point Ephemere
20 May – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix Club
21 May – Bristol, UK – Trinity Centre
22 May – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
23 May – London, UK – O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
25 May – Cologne, Germany – Luxor
26 May – Hamburg, Germany – Knust
27 May – Neustrelitz, Germany – Immergut Festival
28 May – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Danish Theatre
25 Jun – Gothenburg, Sweden – Ullevi Stadium *
26 Jun – Gothenburg, Sweden – Ullevi Stadium *
14 Jul – Joensuu, Finland – Ilosaarirock 2017
16 Jul – Salacgriva, Latvia – Positivus 2017
20-22 Jul – Tisvilde, Denmark – Musik I Lejet
20 Sep – Nuuk, Greenland – Akisuanerit Festival

* supporting Coldplay