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‘So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves’ is out now on EMI North records. Listen or order your copy now here.

I recently chatted with Andy & Jez who spoke to me about some of the tracks that make up ‘So, Here We Are’. Using that chat and some archival interviews, I’ve put together a Best Of track by track guide;

So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves track by track guide.

Coming soon! ‘How We Made Some Cities’. I also chatted to Andy & Jez about Some Cities. The album turned 20 this year. They were happy to discuss the album in detail. I asked them about how the album came together, all of the b-sides and some of the tracks that didn’t make it onto the album.

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.