Jack Garratt releases new single 'Ready! Steady! Go!'

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Jack Garratt Hails Self-Love In New Track

‘Ready! Steady! Go!’

Taken From His Forthcoming Studio Album Pillars

Out August 15th on Cooking Vinyl

Fifteen August UK In-Store Dates Announced

Tickets Here

Multi-award winner Jack Garratt today drops his second offering in new track ‘Ready! Steady! Go!’ - taken from his forthcoming third album Pillars, out August 15th on Cooking Vinyl.

‘Ready! Steady! Go!’ offers itself as a limber, groove-laden banger, that explores the theme of self-love, further demonstrating Jack’s emotional, lyrical & visceral range, as well as another shining example of Jack’s production skills. The new track follows his recent, explosive, sky-scraping first single ‘Catherine Wheel’.

”Ready! Steady! Go! Is a song about the frustration of not being able to fully lean into a good thing,” comments Jack. “It’s the moment before you let a dog off the lead, their nose already in the air, their mouth drooling. They look at you, not understanding why you won’t just let them off the lead. My lack of self-love has often meant I’ve been waiting for someone else to let me love. This is unfair on everyone. Really, I’m allowed to let myself go.”

To further mark his return, Jack performed a simply breathtaking underplay show last week at London’s Village Underground. Blending new songs alongside his stellar back catalogue, it was explosive from the off, with an outpouring of love from a packed-to-the-rafters room of delighted fans, leaving nobody in doubt that Jack is one of the best UK live talents there is,

Pillars is a testament to Jack’s evolution as an artist and individual. Following the release of his 2020 album Love, Death & Dancing - which arrived during the pandemic’s isolating grip - Jack found himself yearning to reconnect with his fans and his craft. This album is his answer: a bold, unflinching exploration of love in all its forms - romantic, platonic, and self-love - woven into a tapestry of lush melodies, infectious beats, and heartfelt storytelling.

Fully self-produced and self-mixed by Jack, the album was recorded in his North London studio and features one collaboration with producer Johan Hugo (Self Esteem, Mumford & Sons). Pillars is a masterclass in artistic integrity and Garratt’s meticulous attention to detail - whether re-recording a single lyric or layering live instrumentation - reflects his unwavering commitment to his craft.

Since winning the Brits’ Critics’ Choice Award and the BBC Sound Of poll in 2016, Jack Garratt has released two critically acclaimed albums, Phase (2016) and Love, Death & Dancing (2020). Known for electrifying live performances and a genre-defying sound, Jack continues to push boundaries with his deeply personal and sonically adventurous music, with Pillars being no exception.

Kicking off on album release day, Jack will embark on fifteen in-store dates around the country to meet, greet and perform to fans. Tickets on sale here.

With Pillars, Jack Garratt not only reaffirms his place as one of the UK’s most innovative musicians but also extends an open hand to listeners. “I want this album to be an invitation - a celebration where everyone is welcome.” Jack concludes. “No guest list, no barriers. Just come in, the water’s fine.”

UK IN-STORE SHOWS

Aug 15 - London, Rough Trade East

Aug 16 - Bristol, Rough Trade

Aug 17 - Birmingham, HMV Vault (14:00)

Aug 17 - Leamington Spa, Head Records (19:00)

Aug 18 - Nottingham, Rough Trade

Aug 19 - Bury, Wax and Beans (13:00)

Aug 19 - Manchester, HMV (17:00)

Aug 20 - Liverpool, Jacaranda

Aug 22 - Glasgow, Assai (12:00)

Aug 22 - Edinburgh, Assai (19:00)

Aug 23 - Newcastle, Beyond Vinyl

Aug 24 - Leeds, The Wardrobe (via Crash Records)

Aug 26 - Marlborough, St. Peter's Church (via Sound Knowledge)

Aug 27 - Southampton, The Brook (via Vinilo)

Aug 28 - Brighton, Resident