The Darkness have shared their country-tinged new single ‘Hot On My Tail’, which was apparently inspired by farting?

The Darkness have shared new single ‘Hot On My Tail’ ahead of their forthcoming album ‘Dreams On Toast’, set for release via Cooking Vinyl.

The new track showcases the band’s diverse sound, featuring country-influenced honky-tonk elements. It arrives as the band continue their sold-out UK headline tour, which includes a performance at London’s OVO Arena Wembley.

Speaking about the new single, Justin Hawkins says, “We live in complicated times. Our forebears understood the romantic power of a well-timed breaking of the wind accompanied by the rowdy trumpeting that should, by nature, accompany such glorious endeavour. In those heroic times, the ladyfolk were invariably amazed. Alas, relentless progress has driven a wedge between the sexes – a schism, if you will. Nowadays, when it comes to love, we gentlemen hide our flatulence in a guilty miasma of fear and despair. I am not here to judge. It is for you to decide… to clench or to be free. I sincerely hope that this exploration of the matter will help you to slide squeakily from the fence. Good day to you all.”

Their dates in full read:

MARCH
24 Beacon Theatre, Bristol, UK
25 Guildhall, Portsmouth, UK
27 De Montford Hall, Leicester, UK
28 Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK
29 OVO Arena Wembley, London, UK
31 O2 Apollo, Manchester, UK

APRIL
1 O2 City Hall, Newcastle, UK