The Darkness has released the music video for new single ‘I Hate Myself', taken from their upcoming eighth studio album ‘Dreams on Toast' which will be released on 28th March 2025 via Cooking Vinyl.
The video for ‘I Hate Myself' is directed by Simon Emmett. The one-take clip is unedited and it portrays frontman Justin Hawkins as he has never been seen before. Playing with gender roles, and channelling the spirit of a world-weary, chain-smoking diva with immaculate makeup and long flowing hair, the singer is in self-reflective mode as he chronicles the breakdown of a relationship, while pointing the finger squarely at himself.
Regarding the video Justin says, “I love working with Simon Emmett. Everything we have collaboratedon has turned out great so far. This is no exception. The concept is related to the self-loathing that the song itself lyrically explores. And I feel like the visual accompaniment has taken this song to the next level, and it was already my favourite Darkness song ever. I can't wait for everybody to see it – it means a lot to me… and I'm here for the conversation. I love you all. I just hate myself.”
As well as releasing the new video, The Darkness has also unveiled the tracklisting for ‘Dreams On Toast'. The collection will feature 10 songs and is produced by Dan Hawkins.
The tracklisting for ‘Dreams On Toast' is:
- Rock And Roll Party Cowboy
- I Hate Myself
- Hot On My Tail
- Mortal Dread
- Don’t Need Sunshine
- The Longest Kiss
- The Battle For Gadget Land
- Cold Hearted Woman
- Walking Through Fire
- Weekend In Rome
The Darkness will hit the road in 2025 with their ‘Dreams On Toast' UK headline tour, which will see them play 18 shows across the country finishing at London’s OVO Wembley Arena on 29th March.
The full dates are:
06/03 – Ipswich, Regent’s Theatre (SOLD OUT)
07/03 – Ipswich, Regent’s Theatre (SOLD OUT)
08/03 – Oxford, New Theatre (SOLD OUT)
09/03 – Swansea, Arena
11/03 – Guildford, G Live (SOLD OUT)
12/03 – Hull, Connexin Arena
14/03 – Liverpool, Guild Of Students (SOLD OUT)
15/03 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
17/03 – York, Barbican (SOLD OUT)
18/03 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall
20/03 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
21/03 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall (SOLD OUT)
22/03 – Manchester, O2 Apollo (SOLD OUT)
24/03 – Bristol, Beacon Theatre (SOLD OUT)
25/03 – Portsmouth, Guildhall (SOLD OUT)
27/03 – Leicester, De Montford Hall (SOLD OUT
28/03 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange (SOLD OUT)
29/03 – London, OVO Arena Wembley
Tickets are on sale now via https://www.thedarknesslive.com/
