THE SPOOK SCHOOL BRING THE FESTIVE CHEER ON ‘SOMEONE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH’

Glasgow band The Spook School are making waves in the indiepop scene and beyond. Their honest lyrics about identity and sexuality coupled with their passionate punk rock have won them a devoted and loyal fanbase. This led to them headlining Indietracks Festival and a UK tour with Diet Cig. Following their brilliant albums Dress Up and Try to Be Hopeful, in which the band has grown more confident with each release, Alcopop! Records will release their third album Could It Be Different? On the 26^th January. ‘Still Alive’ and ‘Less Than Perfect’, the two teasers from the album, are joyous indie pop bangers which capture their live energy perfectly. To coincide with the album’s release, the band are playing a show at Glasgow’s ABC, and a release show with Shopping. The band are also heading on a North American Tour with Diet Cig, Lala Lala, and Great Grandpa.
The Spook School have released a Christmas single, ‘Someone to Spend Christmas With’ along with a 2018 calendar featuring shots of drummer Niall McCamley. The track itself is a glorious ray of sunshine featuring a soaring synth that dominates the track while the instruments feel louder, enhancing the impact. Lyrically, it is about finding out how to manage a relationship on your own terms in a society that offers conflicting advice on the correct way to do it. The harmonies and C86-style production leave you with a warm, festive feeling, making this a perfect addition to your Christmas playlists.

‘Someone to Spend Christmas With’ is out on 15^th December and available to listen here.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
 December:
 15^th – Newport, UK @ The Pub with The Darling Buds, Nervus, & Clarity
22^nd – Glasgow, UK @ O2 ABC with Honeyblood, The Ninth Wave, Man of Moon
 North American Tour Dates
 January 2018
 29^th – Buffalo, NY, US, @ Mohawk Place with Diet Cig and Lala Lala
30^th – Toronto, ON, Canada @ The Garrison with Diet Cig and Lala Lala
31^st – Detroit, Michigan, US @ Marble Bar with Diet Cig and Lala Lala
 February
1^st – Chicago, IL, US @ Bottom Lounge with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
2^nd – Madison WI, US @ University of Wisconsin, Madison with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
3^rd – Minneapolis, MN, US @ University of Minnesota Twin Cities with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
5^th – Lawrence, KS, US @ White Schoolhouse with Diet Cig
6^th – Omaha, NE, US @ Reverb Lounge with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
7^th – Denver, CO, US @ Lost Flower Lounge with Diet Cig
8^th – Salt Lake City, UT, US @ Kilby Court with Diet Cig
9^th – Boise, ID, US @ Neurolux with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
10^th – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Cobalt with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
11^th – Seattle, WA, US @ Chop Suey with Diet Cig
12^th – Portland, OR, US @ Aladdin Theater with Diet Cig
14^th – San Francisco, CA, US @ Rickshaw Stop with Diet Cig
15^th – Santa Cruz, CA, US @ The Catalyst with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
16^th – Highland Park, CA, US @ The Lodge Room with Diet Cig
17^th – San Diego, CA, US @ Soma with The Frights, Together PANGEA, Diet Cig
19^th – Tucson, AZ, US @ Club Congress with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
21^st – Austin, TX, US @ Sidewinder with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
22^nd – Dallas, TX, US @ Three Links with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
23^rd – New Orleans, LA, US @ Hi Ho Lounge with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
24^th – Atlanta, GA, US @ The Masquerade – Hell with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
25^th – Asheville, NC, US @ The Mothlight with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
26^th – Charlotte NC, US @ Neighborhood Theatre with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
27^th – Carrboro, NC, US @ Cat’s Cradle with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
28^th – Washington DC, US @ Rock N’ Roll Hotel with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
 March
 1^st – Brooklyn, NY, US @ Elsewhere with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
2^nd – Allston, MA, US @ Brighton Music Hall with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
3^rd – Philadelphia, PA, US @ First Unitarian Church with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
 
Words by Ermis Madikopoulos