Andy Bell (of Erasure) Shares New Track Feat. Tim Rice-Oxley (Keane) / North American Tour Continues

ANDY BELL

SHARES NEW TRACK,

‘THE CHANCE WON’T COME AGAIN’

FEATURING TIM RICE-OXLEY FROM KEANE

 

LATEST FROM HIS FORTHCOMING 4-DISC BOX SET

THE CROWN JEWELS – OUT DEC 12

 

NORTH AMERICAN DATES CONTINUE

 

Photo by Sean Black

"Bell’s Renaissance."  AMERICAN SONGWRITER

 

“Bell is fortunate, but so are we, that even away from the Erasure mothership he remains so giddily in love with pop”  CLASSIC POP

"The Erasure frontman works out something open and anthemic on his latest solo album, with producer Dave Audé adding subtler shades to his post-house pop mix." FLOOD

 

"Effervescent." NEW YORK TIMES
 

“A radiant chapter in Andy Bell’s career, reaffirming his place as one of pop’s most expressive voices.”  POST-PUNK

 

“His finest solo album to date” – THE QUIETUS – One of their Albums of the Year So Far

 
“The joyous spirit of Erasure’s synth-pop has long made it a fixture in the sonic wallpaper of public life. Bell’s solo work radiates a similar energy, and Ten Crowns is no exception.” SPIN

 

Andy Bell is currently taking North America by storm on his first ever solo tour, featuring a live band that includes Grammy award-winning producer, remixer and DJ, Dave Audé, joined by Jerry Fuentes (guitar), Sarah Tomek (drums), and Chelsea King-Blank (vocals). The extensive dates kicked off last month and continue through December.

 

Following the news of a 4-disc box set, The Crown Jewels, Bell has today shared his collaboration with Keane’s Tim Rice-Oxley, ‘The Chance Won’t Come Again’. The track, which sees the Erasure frontman and Rice-Oxley duet for the first time, is a bittersweet pop banger, perfect for the upcoming party season. Listen HERE.

 

Tim Rice-Oxley says, "It has been such an honour to work with one of my musical heroes on this song. It was pretty surreal when I first heard Andy’s magical vocals on something I had written..absolutely the stuff of dreams. The song is a real tears-on-the-dancefloor banger, full of romance and the pathos of missed opportunities. We had such a great time making it and we hope you love it.”

 

Andy has also shared more details on the tracklisting for the forthcoming 4-disc box set that expands on his acclaimed solo album, Ten Crowns. Out December 12th via Crown Recordings, the box set will be available as a limited (4000 copies worldwide) 4-CD set with a 50-page booklet. Packaged in a gold foiled box, the release features new, extensive sleeve notes, and candid - previously unseen - photography by Sean Black – full tracklisting below.

 

The new track comes hot on the heels of the release of the studio version of Andy’s cover of Olivia Newton John and ELO’s classic, ‘Xanadu, now a live fan favorite. Listen HERE.

 

The first disc features the original Ten Crowns album, alongside previously unreleased bonus tracks, including ‘Xanadu’ and ‘The Chance Won’t Come Again (feat. Tim Rice-Oxley)’. Marking a magisterial moment in Andy Bell’s forty-year career, the album reconfirms his standing as one of the great pop vocalists of our time. Featuring 10 tracks of dazzling, joyous pop, including his collaboration with Debbie Harry, Heart's A Liar, the BBC Radio 2 playlisted single, ‘Don’t Cha Know’, Dance For Mercy, and ‘Breaking Thru The Interstellar’.

 

Ten Crowns Extended, the second disc, features extended versions of each track from the original album, created by Dave Audé, who produced and co-wrote the album with Andy.

The third disc, Ten Crowns Remixed, collates remixes by different artists for each track from the original album and includes Vince Clarke’s reflective remix of ‘Dance For Mercy’, recently described by Andy as “a masterclass in synth futurism”.

 

The fourth and final disc, Ten Crowns Live, compiles live recordings of tracks – including ‘Xanadu’ - from Andy Bell’s triumphant tour, which has so far travelled through the UK, Europe and is currently taking North America by storm – full details below.

 

Ten Crowns finds Andy Bell travelling into new dimensions and possibilities with gospel in his heart and dance in his soul. Listen to the album HERE.

 

The Crown Jewels is out December 12 via Crown Recordings

Initial pre-orders via Lexer / Mute Bank

 

High res artwork and press photographs HERE

 

CD1 - TEN CROWNS - DELUXE
Breaking Thru The Interstellar / Lies So Deep feat. Sarah Potenza / Heart's A Liar feat. Debbie Harry / For Today / Dance For Mercy / Don’t Cha Know / Dawn Of Heavens Gate / Godspell / Put Your Empathy On Ice / Thank You / Runaway [Bonus Track] / The Calming (featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor) [Bonus Track] / Xanadu (Studio Version) [Bonus Track] / The Chance Won't Come Again (featuring Tim Rice-Oxley) [Bonus Track]

CD2 - TEN CROWNS - EXTENDED
Breaking Thru The Interstellar (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / Lies So Deep (featuring Sarah Potenza) (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / Heart’s A Liar (featuring Debbie Harry) (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / For Today (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / Dance For Mercy (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / Don’t Cha Know (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / Dawn Of Heavens Gate (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / Godspell (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / Put Your Empathy On Ice (Dave Audé Extended Mix) / Thank You (Dave Audé Extended Mix)

CD3 - TEN CROWNS - REMIXED
Breaking Thru The Interstellar (Dave Audé Remix) / Lies So Deep (featuring Sarah Potenza) (James Hurr Remix) / Heart’s A Liar (featuring Debbie Harry) (Dave Audé Disco Remix) / For Today (KNIGHT$ Remix) / Dance For Mercy (Vince Clarke Remix) / Don’t Cha Know (Hifi Sean Cosmic Disco Remix) / Dawn Of Heavens Gate (Cosmic Gate Remix) / Godspell (Heavy Halo Remix) / Put Your Empathy On Ice (Shiny Toy Guns Remix) / Thank You (Luke Million Remix)

CD4 - TEN CROWNS - LIVE
Breaking Thru The Interstellar (Live) / Don’t Cha Know (Live) / Heart’s A Liar (Live) / Godspell (Live) / Xanadu (Live) / For Today (Live) / Dance For Mercy (Live) / Put Your Empathy On Ice (Live) / Thank You (Live)

 

“He did not disappoint... Bell’s distinctive voice and killer backing band lead his adoring audience through a musical journey of both old and new.” All Music Magazine

 

​​"These truly are some of Bell’s best onstage performances for years.” Clash Magazine

 

"Bell remains a magnetic performer—his voice soaring, his presence commanding....more than a concert—it’s a celebration of resilience, identity, and the enduring power of pop music." Digital Beat Magazine

 

"If you want to forget the world for a bit and dance away to Erasure songs you already love, and Andy Bell songs you WILL love, now is the time to make it happen!" OC Music News
 

“Andy Bell, eternal dreamer of electric heavens, left the night aglow – proof that pop, when sung with sincerity, still holds the power to make even the jaded believe in Xanadu.” Post-Punk

 

ANDY BELL TEN CROWNS LIVE NORTH AMERICA:

November 7 - Chicago, IL - Metro

November 8 - Chicago, IL - Metro SOLD OUT

November 9 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's

November 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room

November 13 - New Orleans, LA - Orpheum Theater

November 14 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theater

November 15 - Dallas, TX - Majestic Theatre

November 18 - Oklahoma City, OK - Tower Theatre

November 20 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall

November 21 - Park City, UT - The Marquis

November 22 - Park City, UT - The Marquis

November 25 - Sacramento, CA - Crest Theatre

November 26 - Menlo Park, CA - Guild Theatre

November 28 - San Francisco, CA - Palace of Fine Arts

November 29 - San Francisco, CA - Palace of Fine Arts SOLD OUT

December 2 - Portland, OR - Newmark Theatre

December 3 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue

December 4 - Seattle, WA - ShowBox at the Market SOLD OUT

December 6 - Stateline, NV - Harrah's Lake Tahoe

December 9 - Phoenix, AZ - Van Buren

December 10 - San Diego, CA - Music Box

December 12 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theater

December 13 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theater