I reckon it must have been back in 2003, probably even 2002 actually, that I saw Steven play for the first time, either in Norwich or at what was (at the time) a tiny little festival in Oxfordshire. I seem to have seen him play quite a bit since, although it did take me 13 years to book him for a second time for a show, now with The French Drops, having booked his previous band in 2005. Sorry about that.
Cut to the chase. There's a new album called Keep It Light from Steven Adams and The French Drops coming in August. And I'm over the moon to be releasing it on Fika.
There's the first single from that record out tomorrow. But before that, there's a video...
So behold, the video for Bring on the Naps - a lockdown anthem penned before any of us had a clue just how much daytime there was to sleep in.
There's an all-star cast of artists, folk musicians, radio DJs, actors, rock stars, a Spanish football legend, some of Steven's in-laws, several dogs and some children.
ALSO. TONIGHT. Steven Adams in staying in. A gig, direct from Steven's home, to your home, via the internet. Get yourself a can out of the fridge, buy a ticket and watch something unfold - more details over here: Side Door Access
Finally, you can pre-order the album on vinyl, CD or digitally now from shop.fikarecordings.com