Dearest Internet

Long time no see. Where have you been? I have missed these little chats. My pitiful, servile existence has kept me quite busy in 2012. The majority of my time is spent ferrying Eddie Argos’ dirty linen between ‘Pressed to Impress’ in Burnley and Berlin. He says he likes the way the collars smell. I am dubious.

The rest of the band have decided to make use of the small Pacific Island they bought in 2006. It’s just been sitting there. For several years after the purchase, due to some miscommunication, several band members thought they had acquired private houses in Ireland. Confusing and somewhat embarrassing trips to Donegal have now become a minor Art Brut tradition.

If you have the means and inclination to visit ‘The Principality of Awesome’ (official status pending), here are the coordinates - 16°50′00″S 178°16′45″E / 16.8333333°S 178.27917°E. You may or may not be hunted for sport / boredom.

If for some reason Pacific human safaris are not your thing, plans are afoot to release an Art Brut ‘Best Of’ in 2012. Your favourite courses from the four album feast will be made available, along with some added extras. Listen to me for further information. I am the conduit.

In the meantime, come and see us play with The Vaselines in Wakefield. Long Division looks like it might cause some booze misadventures. Come and encourage our idiocy.

Let’s not leave it so long next time. Stay in touch.

Yours busily

Barnaby Fudge

Dearest Internet

It has come to my attention that some in the intersphere consider Art Brut to be less than politically minded. They are considered a party band, letting the events of the day wash over them like a drunk asleep in a sobering gutter. Well, I am here to tell you that our merry band are not so oblivious. The voice of today’s youth has not gone unheard!! Therefore, in the spirit of occupation, Art Brut will be camping out in The Bull and Gate, Kentish Town on the 7th – 8th December…

We refuse to sit idly by and watch Club Fandango celebrate a birthday without a residency-size truckload of Art Brut fans causing chaos and booze fuelled funstruction. The madness has gone on too long!! We will be joined by our comrade in arms Keith TOTP and his Minor UK Indie Celebrity Allstar Backing Band (we’re hoping more friends will show up but they’re yet to reply to our riot inciting bbms…). We will not be moved!!

However, as we are not a bunch of rudderless hippies ‘the man’ is making us charge the Wind of Change a nominal occupation fee. But do not fear!! If you are truly committed to the cause and not some fly by night, latte drinking mummy’s boy then you can get the two night bundle for just £18… Viva la revolution!!!

Yours not doing what you tell me

Barnaby Fudge

Dearest Internet

In or around Spain in November? Then this one’s for you. Get some of this in your eyes…

10th November    Azkana, Bilbao

11th Novemebr    Apolo 2, Barcelona

12th November   Moby Dick, Madrid

Point it here for action!!!

Yours

Barnaby Fudge

Dearest Internet

Due to a technical malfunction on the stupid website, you are unable to see the full fruits of Art Brut’s lengthy tour commitments for the rest of the year. Thought we had forgotten you? Never. Here are all the dates in both Europe and the UK. Get involved.

Dearest Internet

Well, Sunset Junction is off. However, Art Brut want to go and rock the fuck out on the West Coast but LA is all the way over there and we’re all the way over here. Air fares are extreme and the AB stock of saleable golden shoes has run dry. Disaster? I think not… AB Central are coming to the rescue. Here’s the proposition…

You want to come see us pull together a gig 5000 miles away in about ten minutes? A brand new power AB show has been booked at The Satellite. Full details to follow. We may need a little more than just your dignity though. To make this work we’re asking for a few of your precious foreign currency to pay for our now non-refundable air fare. We’ve arranged special edition merch, paintings, shirts and rowdy behaviour especially for your Los Angeles attention. Looks like this might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Come and drink that bad taste out of your mouth.

Tickets HERE.

Line up -

MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!

Yours in logistics

Barnaby Fudge