Erasure frontman Andy Bell drops 2nd single from solo-album

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Last month we wrote that a new Erasure album was in the making, and earlier this month we informed you about a new Andy Bell solo album, plus the first single, “Breaking Thru The Interstellar“, the opening track. Today Bell shares a new single, “Don’t Cha Know”.

“Ten Crowns” will be released on 2 May 2025 via Crown Recordings

“Ten Crowns” was written and recorded with US producer, remixer and DJ, Dave Audé and features ten tracks. It also includes collaborations with Debbie Harry and Sarah Potenza. Audé has collaborated with a diverse array of artists before, including U2, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and Madonna.

“Ten Crowns” will be released in various formats, including several vinyl colours, a picture disc, a deluxe 2CD edition and a cassette next to related merchandise.

“Ten Crowns” on May 2nd will also be promoted via various UK and EU dates in May and June.

His solo tour will featureg tracks from the new album, and cuts from his solo career, alongside lots of Erasure classics.

Here’s the opening track, “Breaking Thru The Interstellar“.

Andy Bell solo tour in May 2025

1 May – York (UK), Barbican
2 May – Birmingham (UK), Symphony Hall
3 May – Manchester (UK), Bridgewater Hall
6 May – Glasgow (UK), Royal Concert Hall
7 May – Aberdeen (UK), Music Hall
8 May – Gateshead (UK), Glasshouse
11 May – Bournemouth (UK), Pavilion
12 May – Guildford (UK), G-Live
13 May – Bath (UK), Forum
16 May – London (UK), Shepherd’s Bush Empire
18 May – Liverpool (UK), Philharmonic
19 May – Cambridge (UK), Corn Exchange
12 June – Frankfurt (DE), Batschkapp
13 June – Hamburg (DE), Markthalle
15 June – Berlin (DE), Columbia Theater
16 June – Koln (DE), Gloria
18 June – Leipzig (DE), Anker
19 June – Bremen (DE), Modernes
21 June – Holstebro (DK), Summer Sounds Festival

About Andy Bell

Andrew Ivan Bell, born on April 25, 1964, in Peterborough, England, is best known as the lead vocalist of the synth-pop duo Erasure, which he formed in 1985 with Vince Clarke.It results in hits like “A Little Respect”, “Sometimes”, and “Always”, and over 25 million albums sold worldwide.

Before joining Erasure, Bell worked in various jobs, including selling women’s shoes, and performed in a band called the Void. He responded to a newspaper advertisement placed by Vince Clarke, who was seeking a vocalist for a new musical project.

In addition to his work with Erasure, Bell has also embarked on a solo career, releasing albums such as “Electric Blue” (2005) and “Non-Stop” (2010). He has also been involved in various charitable activities, including contributing to the “Red Hot + Blue” album to raise funds for AIDS and HIV research and performing on the True Colors Tour in 2008.

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