NEWS: The Divine Comedy unveil video for new song ‘Catherine the Great’

The Divine Comedy are set to release their new album Foreverland on 2^nd September.  One of its first singles, ‘Catherine the Great,’ has been revealed and it’s filled with harpsichords, male harmonies, and lots of swelling brass.  It also has regal new video to accompany it.  Directed by Raphaël Neal, the clip features actress Elina Löwensohn as the titular Russian empress alongside Neil Hannon.  He constantly attempts to gain her attention, seemingly just a little bit obsessed with the Empress.  Watch below.

The band are heading out on an extensive tour of the UK in October and a smaller venture in February 2017.  See details of the shows not currently sold out below.

7^th October – Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
12^th October – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
15^th October – The Foundry, Sheffield
16^th October – Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
17^th October- The Sage, Gateshead
19^th October – Assembly Room, Leamington Spa
20^th October – Junction, Cambridge
21^st October – Quarterhouse, Folkstone
22^nd October – Open, Norwich
24^th October – Town Hall, Birmingham
25^th October – De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill
21^st & 22^nd February – Palladium, London
25^th February – Albert Hall, Manchester
26^th February – Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin