The Darkness Single Announcement
The Darkness Drop New Single "I Hate Myself" with Bold Video, Announce Dreams On Toast Album and UK Tour
British rock icons The Darkness have released the video for their brand new single ‘I Hate Myself’, offering fans a powerful glimpse into their upcoming eighth studio album titled Dreams on Toast, out March 28th via Cooking Vinyl.
The video, directed by Simon Emmett, is an unedited one-take performance, featuring frontman Justin Hawkins in a completely new light. Well known for his incredible high-energy, flamboyant persona, Hawkins channels a world-weary, chain-smoking diva, sporting immaculate makeup, alongside his long, flowing hair. The self-reflective visual portrays the breakdown of a relationship and the self loathing that is central to the song’s lyrics.
“It’s the self-loathing the song talks about, brought to life visually,” Hawkins explains. “I love working with Simon Emmett—everything we’ve done together has been great, and this video has taken my favorite Darkness song ever to the next level. I can’t wait for everyone to see it; it means a lot to me, and I’m here for the conversation.”
The “I Hate Myself” video premiered last night on Hawkins’ Youtube channel, Justin Hawkins Rides Again, where he was joined by his brother and guitarist Dan Hawkins and fans for a live viewing party.
The Darkness - I Hate Myself (Official Music Video)
Dreams On Toast Track Listing Revealed
In addition to their new single, The Darkness have revealed the full tracklisting for “Dreams On Toast”. The album, produced by Dan Hawkins, captures the band at their creative peak, blending their signature sound with new influences and musical experimentation.
The Darkness - The Longest Kiss (Official Visualiser)
The album’s diverse tracklisting spans various genres—from the upbeat, ‘70s pop-inspired lead single “The Longest Kiss” to the hard rock anthem “Rock And Roll Party Cowboy”, and even a surprise country classic with “Cold Hearted Woman”. Fans can also expect tracks with some recognisable Darkness swagger on tracks “Mortal Dread” and “Walking Through Fire”, alongside heartfelt ballads like “Hot On My Tail”.
Dreams On Toast Tracklisting:
Rock And Roll Party Cowboy
I Hate Myself
Hot On My Tail
Mortal Dread
Don’t Need Sunshine
The Longest Kiss
The Battle For Gadget Land
Cold Hearted Woman
Walking Through Fire
Weekend In Rome
Grammy-nominated artist Perry Shall designed the album artwork, adding another layer of artistic flair to the highly anticipated release.
UK Headline Tour
The Darkness closed 2024 with a series of intimate live shows at Rough Trade in-store locations across the UK, where they performed songs from Dreams On Toast for the very first time. They shall follow this up in 2025 with a major UK headline tour in support of the album. The Dreams On Toast tour will see the band perform 18 shows across the country, culminating with a huge night at the OVO Wembley Arena on March 29th. Joining them as special guests will be Northern Irish indie-rockers Ash, who have a long history with The Darkness, having supported them on their iconic Permission To Land tour more than 20 years ago.
The Darkness - I Believe In A Thing Called Love (Official Music Video) [HD]
Tickets for the Dreams On Toast UK tour are on sale now via The Darkness Live.
As The Darkness continue to evolve and surprise their fans, Dreams On Toast promises to be an ambitious, genre-spanning album that will solidify their place as one of Britain’s most beloved rock bands.