Courtney Marie Andrews has returned with her first new song in three years – ‘Cons and Clowns’ – “a celebration of living authentically, and embracing our truest selves amidst the chaos of the current world”. The track arrives today with an accompanying visual from director Jacq Justice (Laufey, Samia) – shot during a picturesque road trip up the California coastline.
Commenting on the single, Andrews says, “Cons & Clowns is an ode to all the artists, outsiders, and shy loved ones you want to see shine!,” says Andrews. “In this world of growing sameness, I wanted to write a love letter of encouragement to anyone who was afraid to be their wildest and weirdest self, especially amid the dark landscape of now. With a desire to embody the unencumbered playfulness of youth, I played the flute on this track, an instrument I haven’t played since my childhood.”
While the single marks Andrews’ first new song release since her 2022 album “Loose Future”, she’s consistently broken new ground as a multi-disciplinary artist across mediums. Just last month, Andrews published her second collection of poetry – “Love Is a Dog That Bites When It’s Scared“, via Simon & Schuster – and her prolific work as a painter (often displayed across her social media) has led to recent gallery showings in the US. For her return to recorded music, Andrews plays twelve-string acoustic guitar – as well as singing and rediscovering the flute – and is joined by drummer Chris Bear of Grizzly Bear, with producer Jerry Benhardt adding bass, high-strung guitar, piano, juno, farfisa, and mellotron.
Andrews is going out on tour in October but has also announced dates in the UK and Europe for early next year. All tickets are available here.
Courtney Marie Andrews UK Dates 2025/2026
23rd October 2025 – St Mary’s Church, Twyford
25th October – Boia Festival, Pembrokeshire
26th October – The Live Room, Saltaire
27th October – Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich
28th October – The Snug Barn, Dorchester on Thames
29th October – St Pancras Old Church, London
9th November – Sessions Arts Club, London
20th February – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
21st February – Whelan’s, Dublin
22nd February – Gorilla, Manchester
23rd February – Saint Luke’s, Glasgow
25th February – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
26th February – Islington Assembly Hall, London
27th February – The Lantern, Bristol
28th February – Chalk, Brighton
Am seeing CMA in Arnhem in November and Glasgow in February – not sure if these are solo shows or with a band? Do you know, Keith?
Leave it with me Mike
February dates are full band Mike !