The Farm, pioneers of the indie/dance crossover scene and advocates for social justice, have announced the release of their first album since 1994 with today’s release of the uplifting lead single, Forever & Ever.
On May 2, 2025, the Liverpool band will release their fifth album, “Let The Music (Take Control),” through Modern Sky. The album was written and performed by the group’s five original “heyday” members.
Formed in 1984, the band The Farm found unexpected fame in 1991 with the runaway success of their #1 album Spartacus. The album featured the all-time classic indie dancefloor singles “Groovy Train” and “All Together Now,” catapulting the band to stardom.
After years of mainstream success, the band reclaimed their independent roots this year, self-releasing the BBC Radio 2-playlisted title track “Feel The Love.” Their comeback was further cemented by a rousing performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, where they played both fan favorites and new material to a packed Leftfield Stage crowd, reasserting their place at the forefront of UK music.
While The Farm have rarely returned to the studio since the recording of their fourth album, Hullabaloo, released in the US only with Sire Records in March 1994, with the exception of special commemorative and charity project recordings, they have continued to tour frequently since 2004. Taking new ideas from their rehearsals for major outdoor shows as the blueprint for a potential new album, a refreshed sense of creativity, ambition and possibility emerged. Sessions with producer, Mike Cave (The Charlatans, Bloc Party) quickly captured that fresh energy.
The Farm has rarely returned to the studio since the 1994 release of their fourth album, Hullabaloo, which was ultimately only released in the United States through Sire Records. With the exception of occasional commemorative and charity project recordings, the band has continued to tour frequently since 2004. Drawing new ideas from rehearsals for major outdoor shows, they soon rediscovered a sense of creative energy and ambition which was then harnessed during sessions with producer Mike Cave (The Charlatans, Bloc Party).
Shared his thoughts on the highly anticipated new sound and LP, singer, Peter Hooton, says: “When I first heard the new music in rehearsals, I knew I had to match the infectious nature of the music, so went for lyrics that aim straight between the eyes. I went for the timeless theme of everlasting love. It’s about love, obsession and infatuation.
“We were listening to some cool dance tracks and liked the feel of them at 126bpm,” continues guitarist and keyboard player, Steve Grimes. “We started using a couple of Apple Loops beats in that style, added a keys melody and chords from a previous track we’d worked on. Keith played the guitar chords in the Nile Rodgers style.”
“Let The Music (Take Control)” will be released on May 2, 2025 on multiple formats including standard and special edition collectors’ vinyl, CD and digital.
With The Farm having already announced a number of festival dates for 2025, be sure to follow the band online to be the first to find out about live dates and upcoming release news: TWITTER // INSTAGRAM // FACEBOOK
