Pale Waves gig in Oxford in 2018. (Foz87/Wikimedia Commons)
No one likes to live in the shadow of someone else, be it the overcasting shade of a successful sibling, an overbearing parent or even a successful U.K. pop-rock band. Unfortunately, Pale Waves has had to endure countless comparisons to their Dirty Hits labelmates The 1975, who they opened for on tour last year.
It isn’t the most far-fetched comparison; both have catchy melodies led by slick guitar work, with soothing high-pitched vocals glazed atop, backed by atmospheric synths and thick bass on the low end. Singer and guitarist Heather Baron-Gracie isn’t a huge fan of the condescending comparison, stating in an interview with
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Pale Waves have announced a headline UK tour for 2022.
The band will tour across the country in support of their second studio album
Who Am I?. It kicks off in Bristol on 11 February and finishes up in their hometown Manchester on 1 March.
Released this month the album features singles “You Don’t Own Me”, “Change” and “She’s My Religion”, the latter of which has been dubbed a “queer anthem” by their fans.
Singer Heather Baron-Gracie recently told
NME that she’s been embracing her sexuality on the latest album after being inspired by band mate Ciara Doran, who is openly gay.