Better the Devil you Know / A Man Out of Time

A 2 track indie rock single (6m 46s) — released May 16th 2025 on Bellevue.Music

'Better The Devil You Know' marks the long-awaited comeback of British band The Spitfires. Their first release with a refreshed line-up and also their debut on Bellevue Music, the track sees the band teaming up with producer Simon Dine (Paul Weller, Dexys Midnight Runners, Noonday Underground) to deliver a punchy, politically charged anthem.

On the B side, exclusive to the physical release only, is a remix of new track 'A Man Of Time' by french wizard and Paul Weller collaborator Le SuperHomard. Another new song to discover in its original form on the forthcoming album " MKII ". With musical hints of The Clash, The Specials and Hard-Fi at their most outspoken, 'Better The Devil You Know' is a sharp reflection on the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. Frontman and songwriter Billy Sullivan explains "It relates to all war. A true protest song" The band is set to hit the road for a UK and European tour ( see below for details ), culminating in a headline show at London's KOKO on May 23rd.

ON TOUR

18/04 Bedford - Esquires

19/04 Stockton-on-tees - Stockton Calling

20/04 Northampton - Black Prince

02/05 Liverpool - 02 Academy

03/05 Glasgow - Stereo

05/05 Shewsbury - Loop Fest

09/05 Dublin - The Roundhouse

10/05 Belfast - The Deer's Head

16/05 Dortmund (GER) - Musiktheater

17/05 Hamburg - Indra Musikclub

23/05 London - KoKo

31/05 Leon (SP) - Espacio Vias

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