I hope you’re ready for some more soul, rhythm, and blues: Jordan Rakei is back with a brand new song, and along with it, a new album and world tour have been announced! “Say Something” is the first single off the new record, Origin, which will be released June 14. If you’re familiar with Rakei’s previous material, you know you’re in for a great set of tunes, so check out the new one now!
As a songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, Rakei has been wowing us with increasing frequency over the last couple of years, from his amazing LP Wallflower to savvy guest spots on such records as Loyle Carner’s Not Waving, But Drowning. This new track shows a new confidence and sense of adventure, with classic r’n’b melody backed by an efficient rhythm section and assorted effects. You will hear “Say Something” and no doubt more tracks from Origin on his upcoming world tour, so grab those tickets fast – some shows are already selling out!
Check out the dates below!
15 May – EartH, Hackney, UK – SOLD OUT
19 May – The Funk & Soul Weekender, Brighton, UK
20 May – Cinetol, Amsterdam, NL – SOLD OUT
22 May – Club Privat, Berlin, DE – SOLD OUT
24 May – Dot 2 Dot, The Ritz, Manchester, UK
25 May – Dot 2 Dot, SWX, Bristol, UK
26 May – Dot 2 Dot, Trent Uni, Nottingham, UK
09 June – Cross the Tracks Festival, London, UK
14 June – Maifeld Derby, Mannheim, DE
16 June – Kala Festival, AL
25 June – Masonic Lodge, Hollywood Forever, LA – SOLD OUT
27 June – Rough Trade, Brooklyn, NY – SOLD OUT
05 July – Down The Rabbit Hole, NL
14 July – Dour Festival, BE
17 July – Nice Jazz Festival, Nice, FR
17 Aug – Triffid, Brisbane, AU
19 Aug – Recital Hall, Melbourne, AU
21 Aug – Sydney, Metro, AU
23 Aug – Powerstation, Auckland, NZ
24 Aug – San Fran, Wellington, NZ
25 Sep – Nalen, Stockholm, SE
26 Sep – Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, DK
28 Sep – Mojo, Hamburg, DE
29 Sep – Columbia Theatre, Berlin, DE
01 Oct – CBE, Cologne, DE
03 Oct – Paradiso, Amsterdam, NL
04 Oct – La Maroquinerie, Paris, FR
05 Oct – AB Ballroom, Brussels, BE
08 Oct – Academy, Dublin, IE
10 Oct – The Mill, Birmingham, UK
11 Oct – Academy 2, Manchester, UK
12 Oct – Uni Stylus, Leeds, UK
15 Oct – SWX, Bristol, UK
16 Oct – Concorde, Brighton, UK
18 Oct – Roundhouse, London, UK
You can pre-order Origin in a variety of formats and on a smattering of platforms, so check this link to get your copy! Be sure to follow Jordan Rakei on Facebook to keep an eye out for new songs and tour announcements.