THE ENEMY are tuning up to support Shelter and Mind.
The upcoming ‘Indie Til I Die’ tour promises to celebrate the rousing energy and youthful spirit of the early 2000s indie scene with Coventry trio The Enemy headlining and special guests The Subways.
October 10 will see the two bands release covers of each other’s songs via Alcopop! Records, with The Enemy tackling The Subways’ classic single ‘Rock & Roll Queen’ while The Subways have put their twist on ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’, the title track from The Enemy’s #1 debut album.
In addition, the two bands have collaborated to produce a special half-and-half scarf with more becoming available on October 10. What’s more, for every scarf sold, another scarf will be donated to Shelter to distribute to those who need them this winter.
It’s a fun concept, but one with a positive purpose too. October 10 is both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, so all profits from the project will be donated to Shelter and Mind. Shelter exist to defend the right to a safe home, and each year provide information, support and advice to millions of people facing homelessness and experiencing unfit and unsafe housing. And Mind are the mental health charity who aim to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone by standing up to injustices and providing help via information, advice and local services.
For those in much more precarious and dangerous circumstances, the struggles continue. It is for them that we must work towards positive change. I’m therefore thankful that World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day occur together, thereby emphasising the intersectionality of many social struggles, and the collaborative effort required to resolve them. With this in mind, it is with great pleasure that we come together with our good friends, The Enemy, to highlight the need for intersectional thinking and action with regard to resolving the multitudinous social issues we face. Because I believe rock ‘n’ roll can change the world for the better.”
Tom Clarke of The Enemy adds, “Very pleased to announce that as part of the upcoming Indie Till I Die tour with The Subways, we have recorded a cover of ‘Rock & Roll Queen’, and The Subways have recorded a version of ‘We’ll Live And Die In These Towns’.
Both tracks will be released in conjunction with World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, two issues which in my experience are inextricably linked, and obviously close to all of our hearts. The proceeds will go directly to Shelter, and Mind. It’s fantastic to be in a position to make a difference, however small. Thanks to everyone who buys a copy. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the shows!”
Fans can also support both charities on the night of each show by donating money directly to collection points at each venue.
The tour stops off at Birmingham, O2 Academy on October 18.
