Confusion over the long-term future of Britpop heroes Blur hasn't really been cleared up, but we now know that the group will be releasing a new single this summer.
After teasing Twitter followers with cryptic Instagram photos and hashtags #thepuritan and #underthewestway all week, Blur have revealed that they will indeed be releasing "The Puritan" and "Under the Westway" as a limited-edition double-A-side seven-inch single. This comes in addition to the previously announced 21 box set.
The new single is due out in the UK on August 6 via Parlophone, though a North American release seems rather unlikely.
The band have also announced that on July 2 at 6:15 p.m. BST they will debut the two new tracks live for a worldwide webcast, set to be live-streamed on Twitter. "Under the Westway" will go live at 6:15, followed by an interview with the band and then the live debut of "The Puritan" at 7:15.
In addition, Blur released a video trailer for the new material, narrated by bassist Alex James. He explains that the new single explores both sides of Blur, describing "The Puritan" as a "big and bouncy, up and at 'em sing-along special" and "Under the Westway" as more of a hymn. James also discusses the foggy future of the band after their scheduled appearance at the London Olympics closing ceremonies.
Watch the trailer below.
After teasing Twitter followers with cryptic Instagram photos and hashtags #thepuritan and #underthewestway all week, Blur have revealed that they will indeed be releasing "The Puritan" and "Under the Westway" as a limited-edition double-A-side seven-inch single. This comes in addition to the previously announced 21 box set.
The new single is due out in the UK on August 6 via Parlophone, though a North American release seems rather unlikely.
The band have also announced that on July 2 at 6:15 p.m. BST they will debut the two new tracks live for a worldwide webcast, set to be live-streamed on Twitter. "Under the Westway" will go live at 6:15, followed by an interview with the band and then the live debut of "The Puritan" at 7:15.
In addition, Blur released a video trailer for the new material, narrated by bassist Alex James. He explains that the new single explores both sides of Blur, describing "The Puritan" as a "big and bouncy, up and at 'em sing-along special" and "Under the Westway" as more of a hymn. James also discusses the foggy future of the band after their scheduled appearance at the London Olympics closing ceremonies.
Watch the trailer below.