Following the announcement that their forthcoming album, 'Invitation', will be released on October 2nd, Ward Thomas have today released the video for enchanting new single, 'Sweet Time'.

The duo will also embark on a 16-date intimate tour in April 2021 which includes two must-see shows at Union Chapel on 26th & 27th April.

Directed by Thomas Broadhead, the picturesque and lush setting of Laverstoke Park Farm in the video for ‘Sweet Time’ echoes the beauty and relish in allowing a new relationship to develop at its own pace. “The song is about taking your ‘Sweet Time’ in a relationship and we felt it ties in nicely with a long and meandering bike ride through life enjoying the view,” Catherine reflected. “Every video we've shot before has always been much more in the hands of a company or label but this time it was much more like a bunch of friends having fun which was what we wanted to convey in the final result.”

Largely produced by Jonathan Quarmby (Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, Finley Quaye), and mostly recorded in lockdown from their Hampshire cottage, ’Invitation’ is a coaxing doorway for all into an exciting new chapter as the fog of a global pandemic begins to lift. There’s palpable energy by the bucket load, and many of its songs benefit from a coming of age for sisters Catherine and Lizzy and a new found voice sees them diversify their sound.

‘Meant To Be Me’ delivers a new twist on their country roots showcasing a wonderful pop sound mixed with clever use of mandolin, whilst ‘Dear Me’ briefly strips away the music, making for a stunning Imogen Heap-style near acapella performance. There’s also a strong James Bond-esque candidate in ‘My Favourite Poison’, and even their more traditional country-pop tracks have found a new level, with the brilliant ‘Wait Up’ and previously released ‘Hold Space’. Other highlights include the strikingly rhythmic ‘Don’t Be A Stranger’ and epic ‘Someday’.

2020 may have been a year of global ups and downs so far, but as one door closes, another opens. Enter an exciting new chapter for Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas.

UK TOUR DATES (tickets on-sale HERE)

April
Fri 9th                     LIVERPOOL, Grand Theatre

Sat 10th                  LINCOLN, Engine Shed

Sun 11th                 BARROW, Forum Theatre

Mon 12th                 LEEDS, City Varieties

Tue 13th                  NORWICH, Epic Studios

Thu 15th                  GLASGOW, Mackintosh Church

Fri 16th                     EDINBURGH, Queen's Hall

Sun 18th                  LEAMINGTON SPA, Assembly

Mon 19th                  BOURNEMOUTH, O2 Academy

Tue 20th                   WOKING, New Victoria Theatre

Wed 21st                  SOUTHEND, Palace Theatre

Fri 23rd                    BRIGHTON, St George's

Sat 24th                   BATH, Forum

Sun 25th                  MANCHESTER, RNCM Theatre

Mon 26th                 LONDON, Union Chapel

Tue 27th                  LONDON, Union Chapel

https://www.wardthomasmusic.co.uk/