British rock band Elliot Minor triumphantly return after over a decade, announcing their highly anticipated new single ‘How Does It Feel’, set for release this Friday, 28th February. Alongside their comeback, the band have already sold out an exclusive UK tour and confirmed a slot at Download Festival 2025.
Elliot Minor shot in North Yorkshire
Produced by the band’s Alex Davies and mixed and engineered by Larry Hibbitt (Hundred Reasons), ‘How Does It Feel’ is an anthemic powerhouse that marks a bold new era for Elliot Minor. The track explores the complexities of inner conflict and resilience, a theme that resonates deeply with the band and their devoted fanbase.
Alex Davies shares insight into the song’s inspiration: “‘How Does It Feel’ was written during a period of uncertainty—a reflection of the struggle with Stockholm syndrome. The song explores the battle with inner conflict and emotions, yet at its core, it carries a message of resilience and the strength to face it all.”
Released independently on the band’s own label, the single marks Elliot Minor’s return to full creative control. In addition, their major-label discography is being re-released, and all reunion activity is being managed by band member Dan Hetherton (Anaconda Media). To commemorate the release, a very limited-edition hand-pressed signed vinyl will be available exclusively to fans. ORDER HERE.
Elliot Minor first burst onto the scene with their debut single ‘Parallel Worlds’, leading to their Top 10 self-titled album in 2008. Fusing classical influences with a unique blend of orchestral rock and pop-punk, their music became a defining sound of the late 2000s alternative scene. Their sophomore album, Solaris (2009), further evolved their sound, showcasing a darker, more mature approach.
Having performed at Reading & Leeds, Download, Wireless, and Tokyo’s Summersonic, as well as supporting Simple Plan and Fall Out Boy, Elliot Minor’s career saw them perform hundreds of shows globally before going on hiatus in 2011. A brief return in 2014 saw a series of special sold-out performances, but now, after more than a decade, the band are back to reignite the passion of their fans.
Elliot Minor’s April 2025 UK tour has been met with overwhelming demand, selling out within minutes. Due to this unprecedented response, additional dates were added, with Birmingham’s show being upgraded to a larger venue.
TOUR DATES:
Tues 22 April – Edinburgh, Liquid Room – SOLD OUT
Wed 23 April – Manchester, Academy 2 – SOLD OUT
Thu 24 April – Birmingham, O2 Institute – UPGRADED BUY TICKET HERE
Fri 25 April – London, KOKO – SOLD OUT
On their return to these iconic venues, the band shared: “The last time we played these cities was back in the 2000s glory days, and we’re so pumped to be dusting off the cobwebs and making a comeback! We don’t know where this might take us, as we don’t know where you might take us, but if you can join us, we’ll see you on tour this April!”
For fans who missed out on tickets, Elliot Minor will also be performing at Download Festival 2025.
“We hadn’t initially considered festivals for our 2025 reunion, but when we got the call, we couldn’t turn down such an epic opportunity… DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2025, LET’S GO! We were lucky enough to play at the festival a few times back in the day, and we can’t wait to return. We grew up and started Elliot Minor in the mid 2000s while listening to many artists from this lineup, so come and catch our set, and we’ll see you out in the arena…”.
Elliot Minor’s new single ‘How Does It Feel’ will be available on all major streaming platforms. Pre-save & listen here: https://li.sten.to/
