This spring, better joy – the Manchester-based indie sensation led by Bria Keely – is hitting the road for her highly anticipated debut UK headline tour. With a new EP on the way and a buzz that’s only growing, here are five key things you need to know about better joy and her upcoming tour.

1. A Debut Tour Across the UK

Bria Keely, aka better joy, is set to headline eight shows across the UK in March and April. From Glasgow to Southampton, she’s covering major cities, including a London show at Old Blue Last and a much-anticipated hometown performance at Manchester’s Night & Day (which had to be upgraded due to popular demand!). If you want to see one of the UK’s most exciting new indie artists live, now’s your chance.

UK Tour Dates:
📍 27th March – Glasgow, Garage (Attic Bar)
📍 28th March – Newcastle, Zerox
📍 29th March – Birmingham, Dead Wax
📍 30th March – Nottingham, Bodega
📍 1st April – Bristol, The Louisiana
📍 3rd April – London, Old Blue Last
📍 4th April – Manchester, Night & Day (upgraded from YES)
📍 5th April – Southampton, The Joiners

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2. A New EP ‘Heading Into Blue’ Drops 28th March

Alongside the tour, better joy is releasing her debut EP, Heading Into Blue, on 28th March. The six-track project, produced by Mike Hedges (The Cure, U2, Manic Street Preachers), includes previously released singles ‘Waiting on Time’, ‘Carnival’, and ‘What a Day’, plus two brand-new tracks, ‘Couldn’t Run Forever’ and ‘Can I Land the Plane?’.

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3. The Latest Single ‘Quiet Thing’ Is Out Now

Ahead of the EP, better joy has dropped the reflective and deeply personal single Quiet Thing. A song that has evolved over time, it explores the quieter moments in relationships that often hold the most meaning. With gritty guitars, Bria’s honeyed vocals, and an anthemic chorus, it’s a powerful preview of what’s to come.

🎶 Listen to ‘Quiet Thing’ now!

4. Praise from the Music Industry

The buzz around better joy has been growing rapidly, with praise from major music tastemakers:

📻 “One of my favourite artists of 2024. Keep an eye out for her!” – Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6 Music
🎸 “Currently being positioned by radio tastemakers as UK indie’s next breakthrough act.” – NME
🎤 “I do love better joy!” – John Kennedy, Radio X

With comparisons to The Cure, The Smiths, and Phoebe Bridgers, better joy is bringing a fresh, emotional, and gritty indie sound to the UK music scene.

5. European & Festival Dates Are Also on the Horizon

The UK tour isn’t the only place you can catch better joy live. She’ll also be performing across Europe and at major festivals, including:

🌍 European Dates:
📍 25th Feb – Melkweg, Amsterdam (supporting Kawala)
📍 10th April – V11, Rotterdam
📍 11th April – Supersonic, Paris

🎪 Festival Appearances:
📍 3rd-4th May – Liverpool Sound City
📍 16th-17th May – London Calling, Amsterdam
📍 27th July – Truck Festival, Oxfordshire
📍 3rd August – Y Not Festival, Derbyshire

With so much happening for better joy, 2025 is shaping up to be a huge year. Don’t miss your chance to see her live and experience the energy, emotion, and raw talent that have got everyone talking.

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