The Lathums announce new album and 2025 UK tour
The Lathums have revealed news of their new album and touring plans for 2025, following this week’s release of new music with ‘Jamaican Ale-fuelled’ single, Stellar Cast.
With two consecutive No.1 Official UK Album Chart albums already to their name, Matter Does Not Define is set for release on 7 March 2025 and sees the opening credits roll on the four-piece’s third, thrilling season.
Having seen out a summer of landmark shows, inclusive of domestic and overseas main stage festival appearances, not least their own sold out 11,500-capacity gig in the sunshine at Wigan’s Robin Park, the four-piece are set to bring the love once again on one of their biggest tours to date, opening at Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow on Thu 13 March 2025.
Announcing details of the follow-up to 2022’s chart-topping second album, From Nothing To A Little Bit more, the grown-up and restlessly prolific Lathums have revealed a 12-song track listing for Matter Does Not Define. Described by frontman, Alex Moore as ‘real’ and ‘raw’, the album also features energetic, instant fan favourite 'No Direction', released earlier this year.
Moore continues to say: “We’ve had a lot of fun creating album three. Though only a couple of years have passed since our last album, it feels like we've matured immensely as musicians. One of my favourite lyrics on the album is from track three, ‘Reflections of Lessons Left’. “When will they learn that it’s not matter that defines a being? It’s the reflections of the lessons they leave” was actually the first lyric I wrote for this album, long before we even started planning it properly. It felt powerful and important to the times we live in, and I wanted it to resonate with others. That lyric became the catalyst for the whole album, setting its tone and message.
“Recording ‘Matter Does Not Define’ felt like coming full circle. We worked on it with our good friend and old college tutor, John Kettle, which brought us back to our roots. The process felt organic, without the pressure to cater to industry demands, and it allowed us to really explore creatively. It was like being back in college, free to make music without constraints. Like, (drummer) Duz even plays a frying pan in 'Stellar Cast’, a random touch you might not expect. Album three is real, raw, and everything we hoped it would be.”
From hen dos to a homecoming headliner at Robin Park Arena, The Lathums’ Ryan Durrans walks us through his most memorable onstage moments
The venue was brilliant and well organised, toilets were clean (bonus) staff were friendly and helpful. The Lathums were fantastic as they have been previously, absolutely love them. Didn't know the supporting acts but they were brilliant and got everyone in the mood. Went far too quick
Absolutely brilliant . One of the best groups around.
A very very underwhelming gig it's was like he hired a band for the night. Not very slick almost school boy production. It got stopped after two songs for about twenty minutes due to women fighting. Singer had a good voice
Having previously seen The Lathums we were expecting a good show but they just get better every time ... last night was completely awesome, can they get any better !
Great band, fabulous experience and entertainment. These guys were amazing and bags of tangible energy. Loved every minute of it
Amazing atmosphere, band were amazing live , slightly over crammed downstairs but part of the experience.
Just found The Lathums in the past year , went to Nottingham Rock City March 2025 WOW , that good we booked 02 academy Birmingham night after , if it was possible they were even better, been to some gigs over the years and this was up with the best nights ! Great songs from all 3 albums, raw & from the heart. This band hopefully will be huge , amazing nights , and thank you !!
I first heard of the Lathums when they donated the profits from a single to help save Wigan Athletic. My dad loved the Latics throughout his life and he'd have loved the gesture from a group of local lads. I spent hours 'researching' them on YouTube, loved everything I heard/saw. Bought their albums, love them. The gig was announced and I snapped up tickets. The show was full of love, joy and fabulous songs, all being sung along to by an audience lapping up the happiness. I was particularly delighted not to feel horrendously old - the fans spanned from me (old enough to be any band member's granny) through to teenagers. If you want to see a great band, with songs catchier than COVID, look no further than the Lathums. It was fabulous. The air inside the venue was throbbing to the music, the fans wore looks of joy. I danced my feet off then went home singing 'How beautiful life can be'. The only fly in the ointment was the trek to the Ladies loos. The venue's architect should be publically humiliated for that decision.
Fantastic gig. Right from the off the band had the crowd bouncing. With a playlist of songs with hints of calypso, ska, Paul Heaton, The Jam, and Vaccines one of the best gigs I've been to this year. Can't wait to see them again.
We had the best time. Band are amazing and the VIP experience was brillant. Atmosphere was top class as usual. Thanks Alex, Ryan, Matt and Scott for allowing us to meet you.