Villagers announces UK dates, ‘Where Have You Been All My Life?’ release

On 8th January, Villagers will release ‘Where Have You Been All My Life?’, a new album that re-imagines songs from Conor O’Brien’s back catalogue.

New versions were recorded at London’s RAK Studio with Richard Woodcraft, over the course of just one day. It includes ‘Memoir’, originally recorded for his ‘Stage Whisper’ album and written for Charlotte Gainsbourg. Stream the new version below.

Alongside the release news, Villagers has confirmed 2016 UK dates. Tickets go on sale from Friday 23rd October. Full UK schedule below.

NOVEMBER
19 Bristol, Colston Hall

FEBRUARY
01 Newcastle, Sage 2
02 Glasgow, Oran Mor Auditorium
03 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
05 Manchester, Gorilla
06 Sheffield, Leadmill
07 Birmingham, Glee Club
08 Oxford, Academy 2
10 Bath, Komedia
11 London, Shepherd’s Bush Empire
12 Brighton, St. George’s Church
13 Ashford, St. Mary’s Church

Tracklist:

1. Set the Tigers Free
2. Everything I Am is Yours
3. My Lighthouse
4. Courage
5. That Day
6. The Soul Serene
7. Memoir
8. Hot Scary Summer
9. The Waves
10. Darling Arithmetic
11. So Naive
12. Wichita Lineman