Midlake Continue To Tease 'For The Sake Of Bethel Woods' With New Track Noble
Wednesday, 02 March 2022
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Barbara FG
Midlake have shared a new song.
Noble marks one of the more personal and emotional songs off the American folk-rock band's upcoming fifth studio album, 'For The Sake Of Bethel Woods', due out on March 18 via Bella Union.
The subdued, atmospheric track is named after drummer McKenzie Smith's infant son, who was born with a rare brain disorder. For anyone who wants to donate or support Noble, please visit noble.midlakeband.com. Vocalist Eric Pulido explained:
"Noble was born with a rare brain disease. When he was born, we were told the life expectancy of most children with his disease was between six months to two years. The heavy nature of Noble's condition and the new reality for my friend and bandmate McKenzie (and his wife and daughter) wasn’t something we took lightly. We were really excited to create this song for him and for Noble to not only acknowledge the struggle but to also celebrate this amazing and beautiful boy. The wonderful news is that more than two years later, Noble is still here with us! He has beaten so many odds already and continues to amaze and prove to us how incredibly strong he is. His life is extremely challenging on many levels, so every day we have with him is a precious gift."
Previously shared singles from the record include Meanwhile... and Bethel Woods. The group will celebrate the LP—their first in eight years—with UK and Ireland shows during April, including stops in Brighton, London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Manchester and Dublin.
They also have US dates in the diary for March and May, with European gigs following in November.
Midlake Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Tue April 05 2022 - BRIGHTON Chalk
Wed April 06 2022 - LONDON Roundouse
Fri April 08 2022 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle University Students Union
Sat April 09 2022 - EDINBURGH Assembly Rooms
Sun April 10 2022 - MANCHESTER Albert Hall
Mon April 11 2022 - DUBLIN Vicar Street
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