Blitz Vega, the powerful collaboration between the late, legendary Andy Rourke and Kav Sandhu, announces the release of their debut album, ‘Northern Gentleman’, on September 27th. As the last project from Rourke, whose work with The Smiths left an indelible mark on music history, this album captures his enduring passion for innovation. Joined by Sandhu, the album is a boundary-breaking tribute that fuses timeless rock, Britpop, punk, electronica, and a hint of ’70s glam to create something wholly unique.
In the final years of his life, Andy Rourke dedicated himself to Blitz Vega. He and Kav Sandhu poured their creativity into a sound that defied expectations, a promise that Kav took to heart after Andy’s passing. With a commitment to preserving their vision, Kav returned to the studio, capturing the heart and soul of their collaborative dream. The result is an album that is at once a tribute to a friend and a statement of Andy’s enduring creativity.
Blitz Vega will also release a video for ‘Pass The Gun’ on October 10th, bringing even more life to the album. The band, determined to honor Rourke’s vision, recently performed at London’s Scala and the Edinburgh Fringe. They will continue the celebration with an exclusive homecoming show for Kav in Leicester on September 20th, with further dates to follow.
The Blitz Vega live lineup features Asa Brown (keyboards/backing vocals), Rex Roulette (guitar), Greg Gent (guitar/backing vocals), Craig Eriksson (drums), and George Yelding (bass), coming together to bring the spirit of Blitz Vega’s unforgettable sound to life.
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