Rizzle Kicks have released their first album in over a decade, ‘Competition Is For Losers’, alongside new focus track ‘Pleasure & Pain’ featuring Maverick Sabre via BMG.
The 14-track album marks Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé’s return to music, featuring previously released singles ‘Javelin’, ‘Gumdrops’, ‘New Sport’, and ‘Vice’. The project includes collaborations with Maverick Sabre, Mick Jenkins, Lex Amor, and DJ Premier, with production from Owen Cutts, Tucan, and Alex Wells.
“It’s our best album yet. It’s definitely harder to promote than it used to be but we’re confident of its energy if you do listen. Everyone probably says that. Joy feels rebellious these days. So we stepped back into our own lane,” Rizzle Kicks say of their new release.
The duo recently performed ‘Vice’ for Jo Whiley’s Sofa Sessions at Maida Vale for BBC Radio 2. Their return to live performance began with a headline show at London’s KOKO in Camden last year, which sold out in under a minute.
The duo’s upcoming dates read:
FEBRUARY
15 Reflex, Newcastle, UK
16 Wax and Beans, Manchester, UK
17 HMV Vault, Birmingham, UK
18 Rough Trade Denmark St, London, UK
19 Resident, Brighton, UK
MARCH
19 O2 Ritz, Manchester, UK
21 O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK
22 O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, UK
MAY
16 Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Brighton, UK
JULY
11 Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, UK
26 Tramlines Festival, Sheffield, UK
AUGUST
9 Boardmasters Festival, Newquay, UK
22 Big Feastival, The Cotswolds, UK
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