Various Cruelties have announced details of the release of a new single. Chemicals, taken from their self-titled debut album, will be released on 30th July. The b side features a cover of Ian Brown’s F.E.A.R. which the band have been playing live for a while. The single was recorded as part of the album sessions with Tony Hoffer (Beck, Goldfrapp, Foster the People) and follows the release of previous singles Neon Truth and Great Unknown, which they performed on Later with Jools Holland alongside Lou Reed and Metallica.

The band have announced a run of festivals over the summer. Details below:

29th Jun Paddock Wood, Kent Hop Farm Festival

7th Jul Over, Gloucestershire Barn on the Farm Festival

8th Jul Merton Farm, Canterbury Lounge on the Farm Festival

20th Jul Sheffield Tramlines Festival

29th Jul Kendal Kendal Calling Festival

3rd Aug Matlock Y-Not Festival

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