Brad Stank Releases His New Single “In The Midst of You”

Today, Brad Stank delivers his sultry new LP, In The Midst Of You, to the world. Never lacking in the romance department, the record is velvet-soft, with Stank’s heavy voice providing just a touch of contrast as he sings about love, sex, and tears. The record’s focus track happens to be its title track, “In The Midst of You,” a soulful number that sees Stank and his band share a tender embrace.

Stank shared his thoughts on the song, saying:

“Lyrically again, almost a reminder, ‘it’s only for a while,’ of the impermanence of all things; a similar message to George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass,’ etc. I love Joe’s piano playing on this one. The end section is one of my favourite parts of the album, or of anything I’ve done. It’s the truly romantic side of the ‘in the midst of you’ idea. Inspired by a gospelly instrumental Marvin Gaye deep cut. This one goes from quite a dark and eerie-sounding first half to the uplifting and gospel sound of the outro, a real journey! Musically and lyrically encapsulates the idea of the whole album, really. I hope it gives the album a joyous-sounding ending.”

In support of the LP, Stank recently announced a series of “in-store” UK tour dates, where he will be playing shows at a group of record stores across the nation. Since then, he’s also announced a group of traditional tour dates, spanning the EU alongside the UK. His full list of upcoming concerts can be found below!

Brad Stank wants you to talk less and love more. A sensei of the slow jams, this sexistentialist-pop bohemian writes jazz-leaning twilight ruminations that puncture the mythology of R&B. Juxtaposing Eastern philosophies against sexuality, the Stank alter-ego, a unification of modern hip-hop attitude and old soul, allows Brad to tap into the flow of a deeper human mysticism. A blend of lounge lizard jazz and smoky blues, the essence of creativity and knowledge weaves itself into everything he produces. No wonder, then, that audiences gather to receive Stank’s sensual gospel. Remain tender.

In The Midst Of You Track Listing:

1. Midnight Tears I
2. My New Heaven
3. Flicker On!
4. Don’t Go, Don’t Go
5. Long Distance
6. I Belong To You
7. Natty Wine
8. Cry Baby
9. Midnight Tears II
10. In The Midst Of You

Tour Dates:

In-Store Tour:

01/26 – Rough Trade East, In Store
01/28 – Pie & Vinyl, Portsmouth
01/29 – Jumbo Records, Leeds
01/30 – Jacaranda, Liverpool
02/02 – Banquet Records, Kingston

European Tour Dates:

03/23 – Ideal Bar, Denmark, Copenhagen
03/25 – Paradiso [small hall], Amsterdam, Netherlands
03/26 – Merleyn, Nijmegen, Netherlands
03/27- Kantine am Berghain, Berlin, Germany
03/28 – Trix, Antwerp, Belgium
03/29 – Le Hasard Ludique, Paris, France

UK Dates:

04/01 – Jazz Cafe, London
04/02 – Strange Brew, Bristol
04/03 – Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield
04/04 – YES, Manchester
04/05 – King Tut’s, Glasgow
04/06 – The Workman’s Club, Dublin