Acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Mickelson who released his new album this week. “If You Can’t Be Right, Be Loud” is heading out on tour in England. The album is described as a “work that dives headfirst into the polarizing realities of today’s world while offering deeply personal reflections and moments of humour.” It marks Mickelson’s tenth studio album, enhancing his reputation as one of the most versatile and poignant voices in the Americana music scene. The album’s title, inspired by the opening track ‘Amplify,’ captures the current climate of division in the United States. “I wrote the song two years ago about the polarizing division in the U.S.,” Mickelson shares. “At the time, I could never have imagined we’d still be here, with Trump re-emerging as a political force. It’s impossible not to comment on the times we’re living through.”
Mickelson also collaborated with Colin Moulding, the brilliant bassist of XTC, on two tracks, ‘Only Grey Matter Boiling In My Head’ and ‘Blue Is The Warmest Color’. “It was an honor to work with Colin. His contributions added a whole new depth to the music,” he says. “This is my tenth album and, without a doubt, my best work,”
A music industry veteran, Mickelson’s career began in the New York club scene at venues like CBGB’s and The Bitter End. In the 90s, the legendary Elliot Roberts managed his band Fat Opie (Neil Young, Tom Petty). Since going solo, Mickelson has earned Grammy ballot recognition for his debut “Flickering” toured internationally, and produced the critically acclaimed “Blanket The Homeless” benefit compilation featuring Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito.
The tour starts this weekend and crisscrosses England over the following weeks – tickets are available here.
Mickelson Tour Dates 2025:
FEB 21 FRI Frog & Fiddle @ 8:00 PM Cheltenham
FEB 23 SUN. The Green Man @ 6:00 PM Lonely Tourist, Bristol
FEB 24 MON. The Bell Inn @ 8:00 PM Bath
FEB 25 TUE. The Preston Gate Inn @ 8:00 PM Poughill
FEB 26 WED. Bar Lotte @ 7:30 PM Frome
FEB 27 THU. The Finsbury @ 8:00 PM The Giving StyleLondon
FEB 28 FRI. Retro Bar @ 9:00 PM Manchester
MAR 1 SAT. Brew Room @ 9:00 PM Blackpool
MAR 6 THU. Old Road Tavern @ 8:00 PM Chippenham
MAR 7 FRI. The Village Pump @ 8:00 PM Trowbridge
MAR 8 SAT. The Victoria @ 8:00 PM Swindon
