The Murder Capital Share New Track Love Of Country
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
The Murder Capital have released another track from their upcoming third album.
Love Of Country is a dark, post-punk offering that tackles the ugly side of nationalism. It'll feature on the John Congleton-produced 'Blindness', which is due out on February 21.
The track is available digitally and as a limited edition 7" exclusively via the Dublin quintet's official website and Bandcamp. All profits from the purchases will be donated to the Medical Aid For Palestinians charity. Frontman James McGovern said:
"Love Of Country is a song about the dark side of patriotism and nationalism, and what they become when they are warped and weaponised. Across the world, we are seeing hatred of “other” spreading like a disease. No claiming of land today is more barbaric than the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people.
"We are releasing a 7” record of Love Of Country, with 100% of the proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestine. In the face of, and beyond such clear acts of evil, it is more vital than ever to cherish the richness of our diverse communities and the power of human connection. We must stand firm against the rise of nationalist ideologies and speak up for those whose worlds are being torn apart by hatred and violence."
A mural by Viktor H, commissioned by the band and featuring lyrics from the new song, is currently on display in central Dublin in support of their campaign. Take a look below.
The group previously teased the follow-up to 2023's 'Gigi's Recovery' with the singles Words Lost Meaning and Can't Pretend To Know.
They'll support the record with shows in Australia and New Zealand in March and April, before a UK and European tour between April 17 and May 17. They'll also headline Live At The Iveagh Gardens in Dublin on July 19, and support The Maccabees at the reunited band's All Points East headline show at London's Victoria Park on August 24. Tickets are on sale now.
‘Love Of Country’ is about the dark side of patriotism and nationalism, and what they become when they are warped and weaponised.
The Murder Capital Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Mon March 31 2025 - WELLINGTON San Fran
Tue April 01 2025 - AUCKLAND Tuning Fork
Thu April 03 2025 - MELBOURNE Corner
Fri April 04 2025 - BRISBANE Brightside
Sat April 05 2025 - SYDNEY Crowbar
Mon April 07 2025 - PERTH Rosemount
Thu April 17 2025 - BIRMINGHAM XOYO
Fri April 18 2025 - MANCHESTER New Century
Sat April 19 2025 - GLASGOW Saint Luke's
Mon April 21 2025 - LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
Tue April 22 2025 - LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
Thu April 24 2025 - LONDON HERE at Outernet.
Sat April 26 2025 - BRISTOL SWX
Tue April 29 2025 - LISBON LAV (Portugal)
Wed April 30 2025 - PORTO Auditorio CCOP (Portugal)
Fri May 02 2025 - MADRID Sala Copernico (Spain)
Sat May 03 2025 - BARCELONA Sala Razzmatazz (Spain)
Mon May 05 2025 - MILAN Alcatraz (Italy)
Tue May 06 2025 - ZURICH Bogen F (Switzerland)
Thu May 08 2025 - MUNICH Backstage (Germany)
Fri May 09 2025 - PRAGUE MeetFactory (Czech Republic)
Sat May 10 2025 - BERLIN GRETCHEN (Germany)
Sun May 11 2025 - COLOGNE Gebaude 9 (Germany)
Tue May 13 2025 - BRUSSELS Ancienne Belgique (Belgium)
Wed May 14 2025 - NIJMEGEN Doornroosje (Netherlands)
Thu May 15 2025 - AMSTERDAM Melkweg Max (Netherlands)
Sat May 17 2025 - PARIS Le Trianon (France)
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