The Cribs Drop New Single ‘Never The Same’ Ahead Of Album Release

The Cribs have unveiled their final pre-album single, ‘Never The Same,’ just days before their new record, Selling A Vibe, drops this Friday, January 9th. The track has already secured an A-list spot on BBC 6 Music following its debut by Steve Lamacq. Interestingly, the song was originally conceived after a meeting with Louis Tomlinson’s manager, but the band became so attached to the “streamlined and stylish” result they kept it for themselves.

Lyrically, ‘Never The Same’ explores personal evolution and the chaos of the past. The accompanying music video offers a candid look at the band’s recent US tour, shot on 8mm film and self-directed by the Jarman brothers. To celebrate the release, the band kicks off a series of UK in-store shows this week, followed by a full headline tour in March. After a five-year wait, the Wakefield trio is officially back in top form.

The Cribs – Instore + outstore release week shows

10 Jan – Rough Trade, Liverpool, UK – SOLD OUT 
10 Jan – Rough Trade, Liverpool, UK – SOLD OUT
11 Jan – Pie & Vinyl (signing), Southsea, UK
11 Jan – Papillon, Southampton, UK
12 Jan – Thekla, Bristol, UK – SOLD OUT
13 Jan – O2 Academy, Oxford, UK
14 Jan – The Parish, Huddersfield, UK
14 Jan – The Parish, Huddersfield, UK – SOLD OUT
15 Jan – Oran Mor, Glasgow, UK
15 Jan – Oran Mor, Glasgow, UK – SOLD OUT

The Cribs – UK headline tour

18 Mar – Boiler Shop, Newcastle, UK ^
20 Mar – Foundry, Sheffield, UK ^ (SOLD OUT)
21 Mar – Albert Hall, Manchester, UK ^ (SOLD OUT)
22 Mar – O2 Institute 1, Birmingham, UK ^
24 Mar – Rock City, Nottingham, UK ^
25 Mar – Tramshed, Cardiff, UK ^
27 Mar – Concorde 2, Brighton, UK ^
28 Mar – Concorde 2, Brighton, UK ^ (SOLD OUT)
11 Jul – Millennium Square, Leeds, UK
26 Jul – Truck Festival, Steventon, UK

^ = Support from Courting