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Opus Kink Announces Debut Album 'The Sweet Goodbye' and Upcoming Tour
4/1/2026, 1:50:01 PM
Album Announcement and Lead Single
Brighton-based post-punk band Opus Kink has announced their debut album, *The Sweet Goodbye*, set for release on July 31 via So Recordings. The album will feature the lead single “Come Over, Do Me Wrong,” which showcases the band's unique blend of jazz, country, indie, and punk influences. The track is characterized by a sultry horn melody and the emotive vocals of frontman Angus Rogers, who explores themes of doomed love and self-destructive impulses in the lyrics. The single's chorus encapsulates the album's overarching themes of violence, shame, and emptiness, all delivered with an absurdist twist.
Production and Sound
*The Sweet Goodbye* was produced and mixed by Craig Silvey, known for his work with artists such as Florence & The Machine and Sam Fender, while Dani Spragg served as the engineer. The album is expected to capture the band's live energy in a more polished studio setting, marking a significant evolution in their sound. Opus Kink's music has been described as incorporating elements of Ethio-jazz, with Rogers' vocal style drawing comparisons to iconic figures like The Clash and Billy Idol.
Upcoming Tour Dates
In conjunction with the album announcement, Opus Kink has revealed a UK and European headline tour scheduled to begin in November. The tour will include performances in major cities such as Glasgow, Manchester, and London, as well as several festival appearances throughout the summer. Notable dates include a performance at Rochester Castle alongside The Libertines on July 4 and a closing show at Botanique in Brussels on December 16.
Tour Schedule
- April 3 – So Long Good Friday Festival, Liverpool
- April 4 – Houseguest Festival, Glasgow
- April 5 – Parish, Huddersfield
- April 10 – Wanderfal Festival, Falmouth
- July 4 – Rochester Castle (w/ The Libertines)
- November 17 – Bootleg Social, Blackpool
- November 19 – King Tuts, Glasgow
- November 20 – Wardrobe, Leeds
- November 21 – Band On The Wall, Manchester
- November 22 – Cobalt Studios, Newcastle
- November 25 – Thekla, Bristol
- November 26 – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
- December 5 – Point FMR, Paris (FR)
- December 6 – Le Grand Mix, Lille (FR)
- December 8 – Rotown, Rotterdam (NL)
- December 9 – Paradiso, Amsterdam (NL)
- December 10 – VOLT, Sittard (NL)
- December 11 – Helios 37, Cologne (DE)
- December 13 – Badehaus, Berlin (DE)
- December 14 – Bahnhof Pauli, Hamburg (DE)
- December 16 – Botanique, Brussels (BE)
Broader Implications
The announcement of *The Sweet Goodbye* and the accompanying tour underscores Opus Kink's commitment to supporting grassroots live music culture. Last summer, the band released *A Hideous Collection*, a compilation aimed at supporting the Music Venue Trust and the UK Touring Artists Fund, highlighting the challenges faced by independent music venues.
Verbatim Quotes
- “ Speaking about the single, Rogers said: “Half of any good thing is its proximity to its end; half of any good thing is the reason it cannot be yours.” — Angus Rogers, Frontman, Opus Kink
- “We anticipate our meteoric rise with smug abandon” — Opus Kink
Opus Kink's debut album and upcoming tour reflect their evolving sound and dedication to the music community, promising an engaging experience for fans and new listeners alike.
