new album ‘Stay Lonely’ that arrives on September 18th via V2 Records. With two new singles releasing today, ‘Start To End’ and ‘Get Back Into Yourself’, Blood Red Shoes is staying lonely, together.

Listen to ‘Start to End / Get Back to Yourself’

The new album, which builds on the duet theme, is a record of that shared history and a testament to their independent work ethic. ‘Stay Lonely’ was written, recorded, produced and mixed by the duo themselves, without a manager, A&R or external producer. That total control gives the album a direct, unrefined edge: no outside comfort, but also no filters that might soften the core of their sound. The DIY approach is consistent with a career that has often operated outside mainstream strategies; Blood Red Shoes have always charted their course based on artistic impulse and loyalty to their own aesthetic.

“’Stay Lonely’ is a romantic but melancholic record. It comes from a place of truth and understanding that could have only come from two people who are so comfortable with each other it’s possible to be truly unguarded and honest in a way that is usually only possible with solo artists. But we are not solo artists. We are two distinct people with two voices, two perspectives, somehow wrapped around each other into one thing we call Blood Red Shoes. Somehow, we are lonely but together.”

Through the release of a double single, the band reinforces its defining concept: two voices, two perspectives, and two distinct identities woven together. ‘Start To End’ is built around the interplay between male and female voices, the song tells the story of someone stepping into the night, leaving something behind and choosing a solitary path. Yet that solitude is immediately called into question: two voices narrate the journey, two perspectives inhabit the same story. Is it truly one person walking away, or are we hearing two sides of the same self?

‘Get Back Into Myself’ was one of the first written songs that came together for the album. Although Blood Red Shoes doesn’t have that many external influences, they enjoyed playing around with early digital sampling technology, inspired by DJ Shadow and Portishead. Unlike the cinematic softness of analogue grain, early digital technology feels raw, sharp and imperfect. Its low-quality aesthetic is grounded, unpolished and real, an atmosphere that felt true to the band and these songs.

Musically, the duo moves across a broad spectrum within rock: screeching garage sound, post-punk edge, and moments of near-pop sensibility when melodies briefly ease the intensity to catch their breath. Laura Mary’s guitar work alternates between aggressive riffing and subtle, melodic accents; her voice balances between frontwoman assertiveness and vulnerable nuance. Steven’s drumming is the engine: rhythmically flexible, hard and precise, always with a sense of dynamics that brings the songs to life. Both share the vocals, adding a harmonious quality that keeps the duo dynamic and versatile.

Over the years, they have gone through various albums, tours and creative phases, from fast, raw releases to more polished productions and back to basics. These shifts reveal a band that isn’t afraid to reinvent itself, yet always starts from the same conviction: two people, one vision.

To promote the album, the duo will also embark on an EU/UK tour, scheduled for October 2026. This tour will cement their reputation as a live act that never disappoints: two musicians, one wall of sound — a format that actually sharpens their identity as a duo. Blood Red Shoes’ live shows are notorious for their intensity: minimalist set-up, maximum impact — at times almost punk, at others surprisingly melodic. All under the motto: “The shows will be as loud as your country’s laws allow us to be!”