Newton Faulkner / Octopus LP - Out Now / UK & Ireland Tour - Sep / Oct / Nov

OCTOPUS LP // COOKING VINYL // OUT NOW

NEWTON FAULKNER PARTNERS WITH TEENAGE CANCER TRUST FOR ALBUM RELEASE AND CHARITY CAMPAIGN

INSTORE SHOWS & SIGNINGS // SEPTEMBER

UK & IRELAND TOUR // OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

Double platinum artist Newton Faulkner has released his highly anticipated eighth album, Octopus, and the final single from the album, Better For Me, via Cooking Vinyl alongside limited edition ‘bootleg’ CDs raising vital funds for young cancer patients.

The partnership between Faulkner and Teenage Cancer Trust has been a cornerstone of the Octopus campaign, featuring limited edition stamped "bootleg" CDs of the album plus exclusive stripped-back tracks with all proceeds supporting the charity’s vital work to provide specialised care and support for young people aged 13-24 with cancer.

Better For Me, co-created with producer Justin, showcases Faulkner at his most collaborative and joyful. The track’s message of unity and cooperation embodies the spirit of working together that defines both his creative process and his charitable endeavours.

“Lyrically, it’s about realising that you might be better off working together rather than against each other,” Faulkner explains, “whether that’s in a relationship or just with people you disagree with is up to the listener.”

This collaborative sprit extends beyond the studio to Faulkner’s partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust, a cause close to his heart that has become integral to the Octopus campaign. The limited edition charity releases represent more than just collectable items – they’re a direct way for fans to support young cancer patients while celebrating Faulkner’s creative renaissance.

Speaking on the partnership, Faulkner says: “Being involved with Teenage Cancer Trust has always meant so much to me. The work they do is truly life-changing and being part of that is something I’ll never forget. I’ve been supporting them my entire career, and to be in a position where I can continue that is incredible”.

Following the bold statements of Alright, Alright, Alright, Hunting Season (feat. Lissie & Los Bitchos), Gravitational and What Took You So Long, Better For Me completes the picture of an artist 20 years into his journey and operating at peak creative power. The track captures the essence of his current artistic phase – one marked by fearless creativity, authentic collaboration and a commitment to making a positive impact beyond music.

The Octopus album represents the culmination of Faulkner's artistic evolution, crafted in the sanctuary of his East London studio and showcasing the full spectrum of his journey from acoustic foundations to bold electronic experimentation. His symbolic break from the past – cutting off his iconic dreadlocks on stage at London Islington Assembly Hall in November 2024 – continues to fuel his most authentic and socially conscious work yet.

Teenage Cancer Trust is the UK's only charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people with cancer, providing world-class care and support in specialised units within NHS hospitals. Their work ensures that young people don't have to face cancer alone, offering age-appropriate care, emotional support and vital services that make a real difference during the most challenging time of their lives.

As part of the new album campaign a series of limited edition CDs and vinyl are available to order across Amazon, HMV, indie retailers and Newton’s store, each edition featuring exclusive one-of-a-kind artwork created especially for this project.

Order Octopus here: https://newtonf.lnk.to/OCTOPUSPR

Although only just turned 40, Faulkner’s impressive career spans nearly two decades, beginning with his breakthrough debut album Hand Built By Robots (2007) which reached #1 in the UK charts and achieved double Platinum status. His success continued with Rebuilt By Humans (2009) peaking at #3 and earning Gold certification, followed by his second #1 album Write It On Your Skin (2012). His subsequent albums

were Studio Zoo (2013), Human Love (2015), Hit The Ground Running (2017) and Interference Of Light (2012) released amid the challenging conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic.

To coincide with the album release, a number of instore performances and signings have been announced, along with a full UK and Ireland tour in the autumn. Full dates as follows:

SEPTEMBER

Fri 19 BIRMINGHAM HMV Records (5:00pm)

Sat 20 SOUTHAMPTON Vinilo Records (1:00pm)

Sat 20 BRIGHTON Resident Records (6:30pm)

Sun 21 NOTTINGHAM Rough Trade Records (6:00pm)

Mon 22 LEEDS Vinyl Whistle Records (1:00pm)

Mon 22 BURY Wax & Beans Records (5:00pm)

Tue 23 LIVERPOOL Jacaranda Records (6:00pm)

Wed 24 BRISTOL Rough Trade Records (6:30pm)

Thu 25 LONDON Rough Trade East Records (7:00pm)

Fri 26 MARLBOROUGH Sound Knowledge Records @ St Peters Church (7:30pm)

OCTOBER

Sat 11 ISLE OF WIGHT Strings Bar

Mon 13 NORWICH Waterfront

Tue 14 MANCHESTER Academy 3

Wed 15 CARDIFF Tramshed

Thu 16 BIRMINGHAM Academy 2

Sat 18 EXETER Lemon Grove

Sun 19 BATH Komedia

Mon 20 CAMBRIDGE Junction

Wed 22 LEEDS Project House

Thu 23 NEWCASTLE Northumbria Student Union

Sat 25 ABERDEEN OGV Podium

Sun 26 GLASGOW SWG 3

Tue 28 LIVERPOOL Arts Club Theatre

Wed 29 LEICESTER O2 Academy 2

Thu 30 LONDON Earth Concert Hall

NOVEMBER

Thu 13 BELFAST Limelight 1

Fri 14 PORTRUSH Atlantic Sessions

Sat 15 DUBLIN Ambassador

Sun 16 CORK Cyprus Avenue