Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap have launched “The Recap,” their first new track since their controversial efficiency at Coachella in April. Stream it beneath.
That includes a frenetic instrumental from London drum-and-bass producer Mozey, “The Recap” formally involves streaming providers after turning into a staple of the group’s dwell units. Earlier than as we speak, the propulsive observe had solely been out there on Soundcloud since its debut at Huge Awake Pageant in late Could.
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On the finish of the observe, one of many Kneecap members may be heard saying, “Good effort Kemi, exhausting traces within the elections, onwards and upwards, free Palestine,” a direct reference to Conservative Social gathering chief Kemi Badenoch.
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“The Recap” drops simply forward of Kneecap’s upcoming efficiency at Glastonbury Pageant this Saturday, June twenty eighth. Each Badenoch and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have referred to as for the group to be banned from Glastonbury after member Mo Chara was charged with a terror offense for allegedly displaying a flag in help of Hezbollah throughout a London live performance in November 2024.
Kneecap beforehand denied supporting both Hamas or Hezbollah and have described the cost in opposition to Mo Chara as “a carnival of distraction.”
The band has confronted immense scrutiny since displaying pro-Palestine, anti-Israel messaging at Coachella 2025, which led to Sharon Osbourne calling for his or her work visas to be rescinded, the group parting methods with their US reserving company, and the cancellation of a number of live shows in Germany.
Nevertheless, Kneecap have additionally acquired widespread help from a number of high-profile UK acts, together with Large Assault, Pulp, Primal Scream, Fontaines D.C., IDLES, and The Pogues, who signed an open letter defending their freedom of expression. Johnny Marr has additionally defended the group in opposition to calls to censor their Glastonbury set.
Following their summer time European competition run, Kneecap are set to kick off a North American tour in October. See their upcoming dates beneath, and get tickets right here.
Kneecap 2025 Tour Dates:
06/28 – London, UK @ Glastonbury
07/02 – Plymouth, UK @ The Depot
07/03 – Plymouth, UK @ The Depot
07/04 – Plymouth, UK @ The Depot
07/05 – London, UK @ Finsbury Park *
07/06 – Belfort, FR @ Eurockéennes Pageant
07/10 – Shepton Mallet, UK @ 2000 Bushes
07/11 – Bilbao, ES @ Bilbao BBK Dwell
07/13 – Athens, GR @ Rockwave Pageant
08/01 – Katowice, PL @ OFF Pageant
08/07 – Gothenburg, SE @ Method Out West
08/08 – Oslo, NO @ Øya Pageant
08/09 – Helsinki, FI @ Circulation Pageant
08/11 – Budapest, HU @ Sziget Pageant
08/14 – Wales, UK @ Greenman Pageant
08/15 – Manchester, UK @ Wythenshawe Park *
08/16 – Hasselt, BE @ Pukkelpop
08/17 – Charleville-Mézières, FR @ Cabaret Vert
08/24 – Paris, FR @ Rock en Seine
08/29 – Belfast, UK @ Very important Pageant
09/05 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
09/06 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
10/01 – New York, NY @ Pier 17
10/03 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
10/04 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
10/07 – Washington, DC @ The Howard Theatre
10/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
10/10 – New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
10/11 – Boston, MA @ Residents Home of Blues
10/14 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Corridor
10/15 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Corridor
10/16 – Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Corridor
10/17 – Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Corridor
10/18 – Chicago, IL @ Radius
10/20 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre
10/22 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
10/23 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre
10/24 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
10/25 – Portland, OR @ Surprise Ballroom
10/27 – San Francisco, CA @ The Impartial
10/28 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theatre
* = w/ Fontaines D.C.