Celebrated Britpop pioneer Luke Haines is due to release his latest solo album '21st Century Man' later this year.
As lead singer with The Auteurs, Luke Haines helped craft the template for Britpop. Emerging from a formative London music scene Haines led the way with his blend of 60s pop, glam and more with a uniquely British outlook.
With his profile now higher than it has been for almost a decade, Luke Haines has decided to put his music where his mouth is. After slating Pulp, Blur, Oasis and more in his book the songwriter has a lot to live up too...
Not much has been heard of Luke Haines new album '21st Century Man' which is due to be released on November 2nd. Track titles mooted for the record include 'Peter Hammill', 'Klaus Kinski', 'Our Man in Buenos Aires' and 'Suburban Mourning'.
The album is due to be released on CD and download, as well as a limited edition digi-pack complete with a nine-track bonus album, 'Achtung Mutha'.
Luke Haines is set to release his new album '21st Century Man' on November 2nd. The singer has confirmed the following tour dates:
October
1 London Borderline
November
1 Nottingham The Bodega
2 Manchester Dead Institute
4 Newcastle The Cluny
5 Glasgow Captains Rest
6 Leeds Brudenell Social Club
7 Bristol Thekla