Skunk Anansie Debuts Latest Single “Animal”

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released “Animal”, their brand new single out now. Electronically driven, dark and moody, it has proved an absolute smash hit on the band’s recent sold-out UK & European tour, possessing an instant classic chorus that has seen fans chanting along within moments of first hearing it. The song is the latest track to be taken from the band’s forthcoming album The Painful Truth, out on May 23rd via FLG.

The on-stage performance video for “Animal” is an intense blur of close-up imagery, flashing lights and treated visuals that captures the claustrophobic tension and pulsating drama that drives the song along. It was filmed by the band’s videographer India Fleming and edited by Shea McChrystal.

Skin comments:

“So delighted for this track to finally be released as it was a fan fave during the tour and went down a storm! Hope you all like it too.”

The Painful Truth is a truly mesmerising, provocative, powerful and emotional album demonstrating a band at the absolute peak of their powers, yet with everything to prove. It is the sound of Skunk Anansie facing up to who they are and what they want to become. It is more than an album title. It is a reality that they have lived through.

A radical record made for these uncertain times, The Painful Truth is Skunk Anansie’s first release on the newly formed FLG Records, and it comes with a freshness that belies their storied career and previous multi-platinum achievements. It’s a record that will see Skunk Anansie reclaim their place as one of the most exciting, visionary and important bands in British music.

Currently on a sold-out tour of the UK to a rapturous reception, following an equally packed-out and jubilant tour of Europe, the band have just been announced as the headline act for The Independent newspaper’s stage at The Great Escape Festival on Friday, May 16th. Taking place at The Old Market, it shines a spotlight on groundbreaking artists, and there is no better example of that than Skunk Anansie, who are globally celebrated for addressing political and social issues through their music, breaking racial and gender barriers in rock. Their influence extends beyond music, contributing to discussions on identity, equality, and activism.

Skunk Anansie will also be playing a very special headline show near Bristol on the day of the album release (May 23rd). It takes place at Good Times at The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury and the band will be supported by Republica.

The band have another run of huge European headline shows this summer before appearing as Special Guests in the UK at the two outdoor Smashing Pumpkins shows in August.

Tour Dates:

Aug 10th London, Gunnersbury Park w/ Smashing Pumpkins
Aug 14th Colchester Castle Summer Series w/ Smashing Pumpkins

Skunk Anansie ‘The Painful Truth’ album artwork