Doves have today released their latest single ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ via EMI North. The track was originally recorded during the sessions for Kingdom of Rust. Originally titled ‘Eastern Roll’ the track was mentioned by the band on press interviews for possible inclusion on the Kingdom of Rust. Obviously not making the cut back then, the track will be included on the upcoming Best of album released on November 14th.
Also announced today. Doves will join James on their UK arena tour next April 2026. See poster above for the dates. Includes places Doves haven’t played in awhile such as Cardiff & Aberdeen.
Tickets are on sale this Friday Oct 10th at 9:30AM. There is a pre-sale opportunity for fans who pre-order the latest James, ‘Best Of’ release. Details here.
Finally, Blood Records have announced a limited edition (2000 copies) green and cream pinwheel version of the ‘So, Here We Are’. You can order your copy at Blood Records.
Doves launched their new Best of with a Wax & Beans event at the Met in Bury on Saturday October 4th. Andy, Jimi, Jez and Martin were all there to share their stories about tracks that make the Best Of. The event also saw the premier of the lead single ‘Spirit of Your Friend’. The track will receive it’s radio debut tomorrow (Monday October 6th) on Steve Lamaq’s BBC 6 Music show from 4pm.
Here’s a couple of photos of the event thanks to Chris Kelly.
Here’s Jez pictured playing with the brilliant Saint Etienne live in session at the BBC Maida Vale studios for 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne show. Jez plays on the their latest album International. This will be the final Saint Etienne album. What a way to go out..
Two final dates have been added to Doves UK winter tour. Shows in Sheffield & Manchester will finish off another successful year for Doves.
Tickets go on general sale at 10AM on Wednesday September 3rd. There is a pre-sale option for folks who pre-order ‘So, Here We Are’ Best Of. Visit Doves socials for complete details.
Doves have announced the track listing for their new Best Of. The compilation features a new track ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ which was recorded back in 2008 for the Kingdom of Rust sessions, originally titled ‘Eastern Roll’. The compilation also features ‘Darker’ which is being released on vinyl for the first time in over 25 years.
So, Here We are is released on November 14th by EMI North.
by nicky · Published August 24, 2025
· Last modified September 3, 2025
It’s almost 6 months on from the release of Doves sixth album Constellations For The Lonely. Using interviews from Doves social media and various media interviews the band did to promote the album. I’ve put together a ‘Making Of’ piece focusing on how the album came to be and a track by track narration of the album by Andy, Jez & Jimi.
From the press release announcing an all new Best of compilation: So, Her We Are: Best of Doves
Three decades of Doves music is celebrated this winter as the band announce further UK Tour dates and the release of a ‘Best Of…’ compilation, inclusive of unreleased music. Bringing the band’s frequently euphoric and occasionally brooding hits and rarities to record store shelves and stages, a night at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town is included in a run of four, newly announced dates accompanying news that So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves is to be released on multiple formats on Fri 14 November 2025 via EMI North.
All three members of Doves have hand-picked a collection of tracks to feature on So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves. The first such compilation to be pressed to vinyl, Doves promise singles, album tracks and rarities spanning their entire 27 year releasing history, a journey which began with their debut Cedar EP in November 1998. The full running order is to be announced in the coming months.
The band has given fans notice that the compilation will include a previously unreleased track. So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves will arrive on double vinyl, including standard black and collectors’ coloured variants, plus anticipated record shop exclusives. CD editions will also include a fans-only, alternative, deluxe packaging option.
Defiantly pushing through uncertainty to play a run of 16 sold out dates in support of their latest album, Constellations For The Lonely, through late-February and March this year, the Jez and Andy Williams-fronted Doves hint at a busy winter following a hectic summer festival season. Adding new headline dates, opening at Dundee’s LIVEHOUSE on Fri 12 December 2025, the brothers continue to meet fans’ demands to hear popular cuts from Doves’ six studio albums, while co-founding bassist and vocalist, Jimi Goodwin remains absent. Tickets go on general sale on Wed 13 August 2025 at 10am BST.
First announcing a revised live line-up in late 2024, the extensive Doves headline tour that followed included their first hometown dates in over a decade, playing two sold out nights at Manchester Aviva Factory. Since then, the band has continued to play Europe-wide headline and festival dates since, faithfully performing the band’s biggest singles, including There Goes The Fear, Pounding and Black And White Town.
Including their upcoming, landmark headline show at Halifax’s historic Piece Hall and all four, newly announced dates in Dundee, London, Bournemouth and Cambridge, all upcoming Doves UK Tour Dates are confirmed as follows:
Fri 22 Aug – Cumbria, Solfest Sat 23 Aug – Halifax, Piece Hall Fri 29 Aug – Lindisfarne, Lindisfarne Festival Sun 31 Aug – Birmingham, Moseley Folk & Arts Festival Fri 12 Dec – LIVEHOUSE, Dundee – NEW Sun 14 Dec – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town – NEW Mon 15 Dec – Bournemouth, O2 Academy – NEW Tues 16 Dec – Cambridge, Junction – NEW
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