Babyshambles have released their first single in twelve years, reggae-ska-pop track 'Dandy Hooligan'

Babyshambles are marking their return with 'Dandy Hooligan', their first single in twelve years, released via Strap Originals.

The track is described by Peter Doherty as "a well turned-out, elegantly crafted; reggae-ska-pop song… with a sweet melody to bowl along to with your sharpened walking cane."

The song's lyrics reflect the adventures of Bob Morris, a band associate known for his sharp dressing and time spent in anti-nazi ranks. The accompanying video, featuring Bob, was filmed in Soho by Roger Sargent.

In support of the release, Babyshambles have embarked on the Dandy Hooligan Tour, with dates across the UK in November and December.

The dates read:

NOVEMBER
13 HMV Empire, Coventry, UK
14 The Nick Rayns LCR, Norwich, UK
16 O2 Academy Brixton, London, UK SOLD OUT
24 O2 Academy, Oxford, UK
25 Keele SU, Stoke, UK
26 O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK
27 Tramshed, Cardiff, UK
29 Mountford Hall, Liverpool, UK
30 O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, UK

DECEMBER
1 Empire, Middlesbrough, UK
2 O2 City Hall, Newcastle, UK
4 O2 Academy, Glasgow, UK SOLD OUT
5 O2 Academy, Glasgow, UK
7 O2 Academy, Leeds, UK
8 Rock City, Nottingham, UK
9 O2 Academy, Bristol, UK
15 KOKO, London, UK

Coinciding with their new single, Babyshambles will reissue their debut album 'Down In Albion' on 12th December.