Hallan release Emperor Nero-inspired single and announce 2027 UK headline tour
Portsmouth coldwave quartet Hallan have released new single “Burning Rome”, the final part of their Roman trilogy of tunes, and announced a 2027 UK headline tour. Their debut album What’s a Heaven For? is due on 29 January 2027.
“Burning Rome” follows the “Solomon” single and continues the band’s use of historical ruffians to make parallels with modern life. The third instalment in the Roman trilogy hasn't been released yet, but this new single centres on Nero, a character consumed by ego and self-absorption while Rome burns around him. “The song focuses on a character who baffles, intrigues and surprises me to this day,” said lead vocalist Conor Clements.
Musically, the single draws on archive voices, 2010s-era Pet Shop Boys, and club-pop influences. It is the latest preview of What’s a Heaven For?, a 12-track debut that expands Hallan’s post-punk sound across electronics, new wave, art-pop, and club rhythms.
The UK headline dates begin on 3 April at Manchester’s Rat & Pigeon and continue through Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, Southampton, London, Bedford, Birmingham, and Hull, ending on 11 April at Hull’s Adelphi. Tickets go on sale on 11 November.
What’s a Heaven For? is released on 29 January 2027 via Mystery of Things
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