Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) today release their inimitable new single ‘Veruschka’
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) today release their inimitable new single ‘Veruschka’ - the third instalment from their forthcoming new studio album Bauhaus Staircase - out October 27th on White Noise.
A simply beautiful, film-noir ballad, ‘Veruschka’ exemplifies the determination OMD have to make Bauhaus Staircase an album to rank among their finest, and an acceptance that life is sometimes about taking risks. “My attitude is like I say in this song: if you’re too afraid to jump off the cliff, you’ll never learn to fly.” singer Andy McCluskey mentions. “We couldn’t keep saying: ‘It’s not going to work.’ You have to keep trying, to see where you end up.”
Watch the stunning futuristic animated video (created by Cine1080 Studio) HERE.
The new track arrives as the band’s new music has been exploding over the airwaves in recent weeks, and the band will appear on BBC’s Later...with Jools Holland - to be broadcast in November.
Bauhaus Staircase sees the band’s most explicitly political record and the crowning achievement of their desire to be both Stockhausen and Abba - born from the impetus to kickstart new explorations during lockdown. A broad, electronic, sonic masterpiece that lyrically tackles the topics of the future, it was predominantly written, recorded, and mixed by both McCluskey & Paul Humphreys (who has recently become a second-time father).
OMD have sold an astonishing 25 million singles and 15 million albums, which has established them as electronic synthesiser pioneers and one of Britain’s best-loved pop groups. Their 13 albums include reissued ‘Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’ (1980), ‘Organisation’ (1980), ‘Architecture & Morality’ (1981) and ‘Dazzle Ships’ (1983).
During February & March 2024, OMD will play shows across Europe, including their biggest ever London headline show at London’s O2 Arena on March 24th, 2024
"We are so excited to be able to tour again with a brand new album to showcase.” says Andy McCluskey. “It's been six years since we learned new songs for live performances. The songs from Bauhaus Staircase will fit beautifully into our setlist - we just have to choose which five to play, as we have to treat people to the hits as well!"
LIVE
15/02/2024, Cirque Royal/Koninklijk Circus, Brussels
Find all dates HERE
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