The Sherlocks Celebrate 10 Years With Headline Show And New Single

Next Friday will see The Sherlocks celebrate the 10th anniversary of their first ever release by playing a special 7,500-capacity homecoming show at Sheffield’s Don Valley Bowl. Building towards what will surely be an unforgettable occasion for the band and their fans alike and to whet appetites, the band have shared brand new single Death Of Me.

The Sherlocks

The Sherlocks (Nathan Kobierowsky)

Death Of Me is a twist on The Sherlocks’ sound, their flair for anthemic larger-than-life hooks, feelgood vibes and energetic escapism now leaning into synth-rock territory without losing any of their dynamic spark. Lyrically it’s perfectly circular for this moment in time – their first demo release in 2014 celebrated the rush of being able to Live For The Moment and that idea is explored again here, albeit from the perspective of adult life rather than the naivety of youth. The track was produced by David Radahd-Jones.

Vocalist/guitarist Kiaran Crook says: “This feels like the freshest thing we’ve done in a while in the sense that we know we can write and record rock ‘n’ roll tunes no problem, and don’t get me wrong we love doing that! But this song came about and immediately felt different, almost like it wasn’t crying out for guitars quite as much. We gave the song a minimalistic approach in many ways and I think it ended up sounding like nothing we’ve done before because of that.”

Drummer Brandon Crook adds: “This song is a pure sing-a-long anthem, made for the big outdoor gigs and festivals. We feel like we’ve taken another huge leap forward sonically. The whole tune feels youthful and uplifting. Can’t wait to play this one live for everyone!”

Check out Death Of Me below:

A postcard recap of The Sherlocks’ journey to this moment: brothers Kiaran and Brandon Crook formed the band in Bolton upon Dearne in South Yorkshire, and their early buzz saw them become the first unsigned band to sell-out Sheffield’s Leadmill since Arctic Monkeys. Their rise was cemented with shows with Liam Gallagher, Kaiser Chiefs and The Libertines while their debut album, Live For The Moment, debuted at #6.

The band’s line-up evolved after their second set, Under The Sky, with the addition of Alex Procter (guitar) and Trent Jackson (bass). Their resurgence was fired up in 2021 as they returned to the Top 10 with World I Understand before last year’s People Like You & Me was confirmed as their most acclaimed and highest charting album to date with a #4 chart position.

Now The Sherlocks are set to celebrate all they have achieved and everything to come by fulfilling their dream to headline Don Valley Bowl. Featuring a strong support line-up – Red Rum Club, The Clause, Apollo Junction and The Lilacs.

The Sherlocks’ touring schedule for 2024 includes select festival dates and three outdoor shows in Germany as guests to Keane before they spend much of November and December touring as special guests on Shed Seven’s 30th anniversary tour. Their upcoming UK tour dates are:

JUNE – Headline Show
7th – Sheffield, Don Valley Bowl

AUGUST
17th – Hardwick Festival
30th – Pine Festival

NOVEMBER – With Shed Seven
14th – Sheffield, Octagon
15th – Cardiff, University – Great Hall
16th – Liverpool, University – Mountford Hall
18th – Halifax, Victoria Theatre
19th – Hull, City Hall
21st – Aberdeen, Music Hall
22nd – Glasgow, O2 Academy
23rd – Edinburgh, O2 Academy
25th – Leicester, O2 Academy
26th – Margate, Dreamland
28th – Bristol, O2 Academy
29th – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
30th – Leeds, O2 Academy

DECEMBER – With Shed Seven
2nd – Oxford, O2 Academy
3rd – Lincoln, Engine Shed
5th – Stockton, Globe
6th – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
7th – Birmingham, O2 Academy
9th – Norwich, The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA
10th – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
12th – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
13th – Nottingham, Rock City
14th – London, O2 Academy Brixton

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