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Black Country, New Road — 'Happy Birthday'

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Black Country, New Road

'Happy Birthday'

The music video for "'Happy Birthday'" by Black Country, New Road, taken from the album Forever Howlong on Ninja Tune.

Dork has covered Black Country, New Road 15 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. The full lyrics and album page are linked above.

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Forever Howlong

'Happy Birthday'

From the album Forever Howlong

Label: Ninja Tune
Released: 4 April 2025

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Black Country, New Road — 'Happy Birthday'

Cheer up child, the world don't owe you a thing

Who bought you that ring?

Cheer up child, the ghouls and snipers don't care

There's nobody there

One of these days, you might notice the patch on my head

I'm already dead

And see the man that you married for money can't breathe

He's almost dead

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The art of starting over: Black Country, New Road embrace evolution while keeping their experimental spirit alive

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The art of starting over: Black Country, New Road embrace evolution while keeping their experimental spirit alive

Trading post-punk intensity for folk-rock storytelling, the band's third album 'Forever Howlong' showcases an ambitious reinvention.

Black Country, New Road have released 'Happy Birthday' ahead of their new album 'Forever Howlong'
Black Country, New Road release new single 'Happy Birthday' with stop-motion video ahead of their third studio album 'Forever Howlong'.

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Somerset House Summer Series has signed up The Cribs, Black Country, New Road and more

Tickets go on general sale from 10am on 6th March 2026.

25 Feb 2026

The Maccabees have added CMAT, Black Country, New Road and more to their All Points East lineup

The Maccabees have added CMAT, Black Country, New Road and more to their All Points East lineup

The Maccabees expand their All Points East festival lineup with ten new acts.

29 May 2025

The art of starting over: Black Country, New Road embrace evolution while keeping their experimental spirit alive

The art of starting over: Black Country, New Road embrace evolution while keeping their experimental spirit alive

Trading post-punk intensity for folk-rock storytelling, the band's third album 'Forever Howlong' showcases an ambitious reinvention.

8 Apr 2025

Introducing the April 2025 edition of Dork, with Camila Cabello, Black Country, New Road, Bondshell and more

Introducing the April 2025 edition of Dork, with Camila Cabello, Black Country, New Road, Bondshell and more

Plus HotWax! Courting! SASAMI! Chloe Moriondo! Loads more!

7 Mar 2025

HRRRRNK! Black Country, New Road have announced their new single, 'Besties'

HRRRRNK! Black Country, New Road have announced their new single, 'Besties'

The first taster of the band's new material will arrive on 30th January.

24 Jan 2025

Black Country, New Road have joined Transgressive Records' 20th anniversary celebrations with a tiny 'work in progress' show

Black Country, New Road have joined Transgressive Records' 20th anniversary celebrations with a tiny 'work in progress' show

All UK events will be held in association with charity partners War Child and Music Venue Trust.

10 Jul 2024

Black Country, New Road have announced a new live album and their biggest headline show to date

Black Country, New Road have announced a new live album and their biggest headline show to date

They're playing Shepherd's Bush Empire this October.

21 Mar 2023

Black Country, New Road have shared a live film, featuring new music

Black Country, New Road have shared a live film, featuring new music

It's taken from three sold out back-to-back shows held at London's Bush Hall in December 2022.

20 Feb 2023

Black Country, New Road are teasing us with something new

Black Country, New Road are teasing us with something new

Whatever it is, it's arriving on Monday (20th February).

15 Feb 2023

Black Country, New Road have announced their first tour with their new line-up

Black Country, New Road have announced their first tour with their new line-up

The band have announced the run will also include all new music.

6 Apr 2022

Black Country, New Road top the bill for this year's VISIONS festival

Black Country, New Road top the bill for this year's VISIONS festival

For Those I Love, Miso Extra and more are all signed up for the one-day event this July.

24 Mar 2022

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