MCD proudly presents
GIANT ROOKS
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ANDREW CUSHIN
Opium Live • Fri 08 March 2024 • 7:00pm
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Maintaining incredible momentum following a busy summer on the road, today Giant Rooks announce their UK and Ireland tour, kicking off at Glasgow’s SWG3 Warehouse on 6th March 2024. The tour coincides with the release of their forthcoming full-length album, How Have You Been?, arriving on 2nd February 2024 via Island Records UK/Irrsinn/Vertigo Germany, which includes their undeniable new single “For You”.
On the new track the band said: “This song holds a special place in our hearts. It marks the opening track of our second album, and it’s the very first one we wrote for it. We’ve been performing it live for quite some time now, and we’re genuinely surprised by how deeply our fans have connected with it. We’re ecstatic that it’s finally out in the world!”
“For You” is an anthem dedicated to that one person for whom you’d go to great lengths at the end of the day. From the opening piano intro that sets the emotional tone, to the subtle strings that add heartwarming accents, and the powerful drums that enter with gripping gravitas – this track is designed to stir the listeners’ emotions.
As the lyrics promise, “We make it count together / one day lie down forever. When the sun sets, I’ll be waiting at the shore for you.” The song conjures nostalgic and warm imagery in the mind of anyone who listens to it.
For the upcoming How Have You Been? album the band released an album trailer on socials and had fans buzzing about the impending album pre-order that went live last week. Watch the album trailer for How Have You Been? HERE.
Their story is anchored in the live show, having built up a loyal following across North America, Europe, and the UK. Their last headline tour had them playing sold-out shows in excess of 75,000 tickets sold.
Giant Rooks just completed a busy summer festival season including performances at Lollapalooza Chicago (US), Headline Dockville Festival (DE), Rock am Ring / Park (DE), Rock For People (CZ), Sziget Festival (HU), Pukkelpop (BE), Reading / Leeds (UK), and many more.
Recently, the band revealed “Someone Like You (Live),” showcasing their performance prowess. Meanwhile, the original “Somebody Like You” has gathered 1.5 million Spotify streams and counting. Beyond praise from the likes of V Magazine and more, SWEETY HIGH professed, “The striking love song feels ready for belting out in a concert stadium with otherworldly chimes and a hugely energetic and anthemic sound.” Its predecessor “Bedroom Exile” notably generated north of 7.1 million Spotify streams and counting, minting them as an alternative band to watch.
Stay tuned for more Giant Rooks international touring announcements:
2024 UK AND IRELAND TOUR DATES
6th March SWG3 Warehouse Glasgow
7th March O2 Ritz Manchester
8th March Whelan’s Dublin
10th March O2 Institute2 Birmingham
13th March O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London
A complete list of tour dates and tickets for all their shows are available here.
About Giant Rooks:
Bubbling out of Germany, Giant Rooks are taking the indie game by storm. Founded in 2015, the outfit consists of Frederik Rabe (vocals), Finn Schwieters (guitar), Luca Göttner (bass), Jonathan Wischniowski (keyboard), and Finn Thomas (drums). Since, the band has garnered hundreds and millions of views across breakout hits such as “Wild Stare” and “Tom’s Diner,” also selling out shows across Germany, North America, and Europe. Their 2020 debut album, Rookery, has collected more than 200 million total streams to date, while it also peaked at #3 on the German Albums Chart. In 2022, Giant Rooks scored their biggest song to date with “Tom’s Diner,” in collaboration with AnnenMayKantereit. In addition to picking-up over 250 million streams, it landed in the Spotify Top 200 in 30 markets, peaking at #37 on the Spotify Global Chart and #83 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. With much more music on the horizon, Giant Rooks continue to prove indispensable to not only the German music scene, but Indie at large.
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