Cymande Makes Musical Return With ‘Chasing An Empty Dream’ Album & U.S. Tour

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Legendary British band Cymande has announced their musical return with their first studio album in many years, Renascence, set for release January 31, 2025 via BMG. Listen to first single “Chasing An Empty Dream” + Pre-order Renascence. The band also announced today a U.S. headline tour, hitting major markets like New York and Los Angeles in February 2025 – full dates and info below. Tickets for all shows will go on sale this Friday October 18^th.

A true return to form and jewel in the crown of their iconic discography, Renascence picks up where their 1974 album Promised Heights left off – a spiritual and sonic follow-up, bringing a fresh modern edge to their iconic sound, which remains foundational to early hip-hop and funk scenes in the United States and UK. Renascence tells the story of a band that never fully got its due back in the day; but are back to take the crown by remaining true to themselves – politically aware, and spiritually positive with infectious grooves.

Bassist, Steve Scipio says that “The genesis for this song stemmed from an observation on the kind of world we are living in; reflected in the materialistic focus of today’s society and culture. But the song also has a positive message of hope and optimism. A hope that one day society will see sense and pull back from the brink; to once again understand and appreciate the importance of the values that were once held so dear, in shaping a positive future for all