South London’s Shame announce the release of their fourth album titled ‘Cutthroat.’

      South London’s Shame has announced the arrival of a powerful new album titled ‘Cutthroat’ and has released its intense title track. This upcoming release will follow their 2023 album ‘Food For Worms’, along with earlier works like their 2018 debut ‘Songs Of Praise’ and 2021’s ‘Drunk Tank Pink’. The band’s fourth studio album is set to launch on September 5, 2025, through Dead Oceans. Produced by Grammy winner John Congleton, this dynamic new album is expected to truly capture the essence of Shame as a band. “This is about who we are,” states Charlie Steen of the band. “Our live performances are not performance art - they are straightforward, confrontational, and unrefined. That has always been our foundation. We live in chaotic times. But it’s not about ‘Poor me.’ It’s about ‘Fuck you.’” He continues, “It’s aimed at the cowards, the hypocrites.” He adds, “Let’s be honest, there are plenty of them around right now.” To complement the album announcement, the band has released the lead single, a punchy and groove-infused track that embodies self-defiance with a playful attitude. “I was inspired by various Oscar Wilde plays, where everything revolves around paradox,” explains Steen. “In ‘Cutthroat’, it reflects the notion from Lady Windermere’s Fan, ‘Life’s far too important to be taken seriously.’” Watch the surreal music video for ‘Cutthroat’, directed by Ja Humby, featuring the band adorned with intriguing props, below. In addition to sharing album details, the band has also revealed several live performances, including a guaranteed high-energy evening at Brixton Jamm tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 4). Their extensive headlining tour will start in Paris at the end of September, wrapping up with a major show in London at year’s end. Below is the tracklist for the album and the band's upcoming live schedule.

      ‘Cutthroat’ tracklist:

      1. Cutthroat

      2. Cowards Around

      3. Quiet Life

      4. Nothing Better

      5. Plaster

      6. Spartak

      7. To and Fro

      8. Lampião

      9. After Party

      10. Screwdriver

      11. Packshot

      12. Axis of Evil

      JUNE 2025

      04 London, UK @ Brixton Jamm [sold out]

      SEPTEMBER 2025

      28 Paris, FR @ La Cigale

      29 Antwerp, BE @ TRIX

      30 Cologne, DE @ Gebäude 9

      OCTOBER 2025

      02 Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg

      03 Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje

      04 Hamburg, DE @ Knust

      06 Copenhagen, DK @ Pumphuset

      07 Oslo, NO @ Parkteatret AS

      08 Stockholm, SE @ Slaktkyrkan

      10 Helsinki, FI @ Korjaamo

      11 Tallinn, EE @ Paavli Kultuurivabrik

      12 Riga, LV @ Palladium

      14 Vilnius, LT @ Kablys

      15 Warsaw, PL @ NIEBO

      16 Berlin, DE @ SO36

      18 Prague, CZ @ MeetFactory

      19 Bratislava Nova, SK @ Cvernovka

      20 Vienna, AU @ Chelsea

      22 Zagreb, HR @ Club Mochvara

      23 Belgrade, RS @ Zappa Baza

      24 Sofia, BG @ Mixtape 526

      26 Istanbul, TK @ Blind

      28 Bucharest, RO Control

      29 Cluj, RO @ Atelier

      30 Budapest, HU A38

      31 Munich, DE @ Strom

      NOVEMBER 2025

      02 Zurich, CH @ Plaza

      03 Milan, IT @ Magazzini Generali

      05 Lyon, FR @ L’Epicerie Moderne

      06 Reims, FR @ La Cartonnerie

      07 Lille, FR @ L’Aeronef

      09 Southampton, UK @ 1865

      10 Leeds, UK @ Project House

      12 Dublin, IE @ National Stadium

      13 Cork, IE @ Cyprus Avenue

      15 Manchester, UK @ New Century

      16 Glasgow, UK @ The Garage

      17 Bristol, UK @ Electric Bristol

      19 Brighton, UK @ Chalk

      20 London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town