Allo Darlin’ are streaming their new single ‘Capricornia’ – the first track to emerge from their second album.

Taking time off last year, Allo Darlin’ promised that their second album would be more refined, more focussed. Opening the New Year in style, the band announced that their latest full length offering ‘Europe’ would drop in May.

Lead single ‘Capricornia’ – due out on February 13th – has already got us hot under the collar. Sunkissed yet windswept, it’s the sort of bittersweet indie ode that Allo Darlin’ were put on Earth to create.

Stream via the band’s SoundCloud account, you can listen to it below…

Allo Darlin’ – Capricornia by Fortuna POP!

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Of the single itself, singer Elizabeth Morris had the following to say:

“Capricornia is the area in Queensland that I’m from. It has imaginary state lines, roughly around the Tropic of Capricorn, which runs directly through my hometown. There’s a nice 70s monument that marks the spot where the line passes, out on a lonely dirt road where all the kids learn how to drive. My family have lived in this area for over 6 generations but none of my generation remain. It’s a beautiful place.”

“Musically, when we first discussed the album with our producer, I suggested that the feel of Europe should be somewhere between A New England by Kirsty Macoll and Cattle and Cane by The Go-Betweens. I think this song is the closest to that.”

‘Capricornia’ is due to be released on February 13th. Allo Darlin’ have confirmed the following shows:

January
5 London Lexington (Fortuna POP! Winter Sprinter)

February
20 Glasgow Captains Rest
21 Edinburgh Sneaky Petes
22 Newcastle Star and Shadow Cinema
23 Manchester Deaf Institute
24 Sheffield Shakespeare’s
25 London 100 Club (Pop Fest)
26 Leeds Brudenell Social Club
27 Leicester The Musician
28 Bristol The Fleece
29 Cardiff Buffalo Bar