Black Country, New Road has released a new song called “Happy Birthday,” which is an important part of their growth as artists. This track builds excitement for their next album ‘Forever Howlong,’ coming out on April 4th with Ninja Tune. ‘Forever Howlong‘ is an important new album for Black Country, New Road. It’s produced by James Ford, who has also worked with famous bands like Arctic Monkeys and Depeche Mode. In this album Tyler Hyde, Georgia Ellery and May Kershaw all share the singing and songwriting duties together. This teamwork brings a fresh energy to their music. You can hear it in “Happy Birthday,” which uses parts from the first track of the album called Besties. As explained by Hyde, these songs are interconnected but each still stands out on its own while fitting into a larger picture.

The song “Happy Birthday” shows the band’s skill at mixing smooth changes with meaningful themes. It starts off softly with piano and guitar, then gradually becomes louder and more powerful to draw in listeners. The lyrics talk about conflicts between different generations and encourage looking inward to solve these issues, ending on a positive note.

Along with the single is a stop-motion music video directed by Lesley-Anne Rose. She is well-known for her animation work on different art platforms and with artists. In this video, she tells a story about two birds helping each other escape hunters, which adds another layer of storytelling to the song’s themes.

“Happy Birthday” and the album Forever Howlong have been perfected by performing live, a method Black Country, New Road uses often. Their sold-out shows and festival performances worldwide show it’s working well. This active connection with their fans has helped them build more followers, even though they tour in unique ways.

The band is getting ready to release their new album and has planned several live shows. In April 2025, they will start a small UK tour, then go to North America in May. After that, they’ll perform at festivals around Europe before finishing with a big show at London’s O2 Brixton Academy. Fans in North America can also join listening parties for the new album there.

As fans wait for Forever Howlong, they’ll have several album options to choose from, like a regular black vinyl, a signed white label version, an Indie-exclusive type, and a Collector’s Edition with different tracks. This release is set to strengthen Black Country, New Road’s reputation as one of the most creative and captivating bands in today’s music scene.