The Duel are set for a busy 2024, commencing with a new single and video, 'Rule The World'
South London’s electropunk duo The Duel have a lot planned for this year! A partnership which started when singer-songwriter Tara Rez met Andy Thierum over 20 years ago, Tara continues to take their music forward (with Ruts DC‘s Segs Jennings collaborating on new track ‘Rule The World‘), after Andy’s health sadly deteriorated due to MS. Now joined by Paul Laventhol (ex King Kurt) on guitar for live shows, The Duel have more gigs lined up for 2024, after a successful run of dates last year.
‘Rule The World‘ is a catchy, anthemic song which challenges the suffering in the world, questioning how it could be if tables were turned and we were in charge, would we pass a law against pain? Proving that it’s certainly possible to make an amazing music video on a shoestring budget, The Duel’s latest single is brilliantly illustrated within the backdrop of an animatronics workshop – check it out:
‘Rule The World‘ is out NOW, you can download the track or buy the limited edition 7″ single HERE
Catch The Duel at one of their upcoming 2024 live dates:
Feb
6th – London Magazine, Greenwich, London
18th – Signature Brew, Haggerston, London
Mar
16th – Raw Power Fest, The Exchange, Bristol
22nd – Hope & Anchor, Islington, London
Apr
24th – Raincall Bar, Soho, London
Aug
1st-4th – Rebellion, Blackpool
9th – Victoria Arms, Coalville, Leicester
“Forget yesterday and tomorrow – enjoy each day now. Make the most of each moment now. Lay down all prejudices and unite now. Live your dreams now and don’t forget who you are. Don’t be a fake. Don’t forget your ID and roots. Stay free!” – Tara Rez
Main Photo Credit: RUTH RAE
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