Dear friends,

Welcome to the summer newsletter, which is quite literally hot of the press. Here is what happening with us;

TOURING

Firstly, it has been a joy to be back out on the road across Europe and in the UK. Between February 12th – June 12th we played 42 shows in 7 different countries.

Thanks to all of you who came out to see us. There were many great nights, both home and abroad.

And there are many more to come starting with some exciting news;

SUNDAY 26th JULY 2026 –  HighTide festival in Twickenham

We are thrilled to announce that, for one night only, we are teaming up again with the original My Darling Clementine touring line-up. Martin Belmont, Neil Bullock, Alan Cook, Kevin Foster & Liam Grundy. And here they are at The Hop Farm Festival back in 2014.

Although this show is part of the HighTide festival in Twickenham, it is a stand alone concert in St Mary’s Church. Doors open at 7.30  show starts at 8pm.

Entrance is on a first come basis. You do not need to have a wristband or even reserve tickets. More details can be found on the festival website hightidetwick.com 

The show will focus us on the early songs, the first 3 MDC albums. Bring your dancing shoes!

SEPTEMBER IN SPAIN & PORTUGAL

It has been over 2 years since we last played in Spain, and MDC have never played Portugal so we are greatly looking forward to being back to play 9 shows out there in the Autumn

Here is the tour poster and more details for all the shows can be found here.

AUTUMN – UK & EURO SHOWS

Thu Oct 1st
Bristol – Hen & Chickens
TICKETS

Fri Oct 2nd
Llanidloes – The Hanging Garden
TICKETS

Sat Oct 3rd
Hertford – Back Roads
TICKETS

Oct 29 – Nov 15
USA West Coast Tour
full schedule to follow soon

Thu Nov 19th
Groningen (NL) – A-Theater
TICKETS

Fri Nov 20th
Den Haag (NL) – Acoustic Alley
TICKETS

Sat Nov 21st
Bakkeven (NL) – Muzikpodium
TICKETS

Sun Nov 22nd
Neunkirchen (D) – Kulturbahnhof Neuenkirchen-Vörden
TICKETS

Then in December we are thrilled to announce some very special, and unique shows:

Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish  –  “TOGETHER APART”

LOU ALBUM UPDATE

The recording of Lou’s new album, which is to be called, “The Leaving And The Left Behind” is almost complete.

Many of you will have heard some of these songs performed at shows recently, and know just how remarkable they are.

As work progresses funds are still in great need, not only to pay for the recording but also, for the manufacture and to market the record.

So, if you haven’t yet been able to contribute to the initial crowdfunder set up earlier in the year, it would be a great help if you can do so now.

We have set up a brand new Crowdfunder page specifically for Lou’s album, with a new target set that we hope to hit by mid August.

All details at the new link here.

And for all you who donated earlier, your pledges are all on file and will be honoured once the album is out.

THANK YOU.

MWK ALBUM UPDATES

“Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore” has now been out for 3 months. The response from the press, fans, friends and supporters, as well as from fellow artists alike has been remarkable.

These words from Elvis Costello are especially gratifying;

“A beautiful complex piece of work, and the fact that it emerged from such terrible circumstances and unimaginable sadness makes it all the more remarkable.
MWK has balanced sorrow, anger and the struggle for hope and the search for some peace in a way that would be presumptuous for a mere observer.” 
Elvis Costello

For those yet to hear the album, you can order it now, on CD or vinyl, via any of the links below.

The CD is housed in a gatefold digi-pack sleeve with a 16 page lyric and photo booklet, while the record comes on limited edition yellow vinyl, housed in a stunning gatefold sleeve, and with the complete lyrics.

For signed and personalised copies upon request, order from the artist site.

Alternatively you can order from these locations too;

Continental Recording Services
Amazon
Rough Trade
Resident
Juno

It is also available across all streaming platforms. Here is the link to Spotify.

*We would also be extremely grateful if you could leave a comment on the Amazon page, a review of the album, whether you bought it from there or not. THANK YOU.

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VIDEOS

Enjoy the summer, enjoy the weather, stay cool, and keep supporting independent artists – we thank you deeply for your support.

And remember if coming to one of the shows, PLEASE book in advance.

Yours in music,
Lou & Michael

Dear friends,

Welcome to an extra newsletter, and a special newsletter. To announce the release of the new MWK album

Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore is out now. Official release date was April 4th.

For those who have heard already and written to share your enthusiastic and kinds comments. We thank you deeply.

For those yet to hear the album, you can order it now via any of the links below.

It comes in CD and vinyl formats. The CD is housed in a gatefold digipak sleeve with a 16 page lyric and photo booklet, while the vinyl verison comes on limited edition yellow vinyl, and also in a stunning gatefold sleeve, and with the complete lyrics.

For signed and personalised copies order from the artist site.

Alternatively you can order from these locations too:

Continental Recording Services
Amazon
Rough Trade
Resident
Juno

It is also available across all streaming platforms. Here is the link to Spotify.

VIDEOS

We are delighted to announce a new video, for the title song, ’Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore’ – It was premiered last week over on the At The Barrier website. View here.

Filmed by John Humphreys, who we have collaborated with on a number of My Darling Clementine videos over the years, this one was filmed all around our current neighbourhood. Thanks to John for his, as ever, fine work:

 
 

Meanwhile, here again is the first video, released last month, for the song ‘La Bamba In The Rain’  – streaming now on YouTube

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REVIEWS / PRESS / INTERVIEWS

The press response to the album so far has been remarkable. All critics unanimous in their praise. Below are just a few assorted reviews and quotes:

“MWK creates rare beauty from unthinkable horror. Both requiem and reckoning, the songs an attempt to understand the unimaginable. There is grace as well as grief.”
UNCUT *********9/10 

Album of the week
DAILY EXPRESS  *****5/5

“An outpouring of grief but nerve-janglingly beautiful. The gift of existence is big here.”
RECORD COLLECTOR ****4/5

“The plaudits for MWK have never been so fulsome as for this release, and plaudits they are, rather than platitudes. There but for the grace of God is a thought that has never strayed far since becoming familiar with these 11 songs. How many of us could respond with such grace and compassion?”
AT THE BARRIER  *****5/5
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MOJO **** 4/5

“That the end result is not a howl of rage, but rather a set of songs which are often as uplifting as they are sad, makes this one of the most emotive and introspective albums of recent years.”
AMERICANA-UK **********10/10
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“A few years ago,  Nick Cave released two albums in quick succession that, with their exploration of the pain of his son’s death, deeply moved every listener – and had a liberating effect on the artist.

Now there is an album whose intensity and quality can rival Cave’s cathartic works of mourning. It comes from British singer-songwriter Michael Weston King.”
BEDROOM DISCO (Germany) *****5/5

“11 evocative and touching songs”
BUSCADERO (Italy) ****4/5

“That the source of this recording stems from something so grievous and yet delivers some life-affirming music is a testament to how the human spirit can survive and what can be done when delivered by the hands of a musician with the collective skills that Michel Weston King has shown here.”
LONESOME HIGHWAY

“They say misery does produce beauty,  and what a beautiful, personal and intimate album this is, which surely does justice to his love for that little girl.”
ROOTS FORUM EUROPE 

Also, here are 3 links to interviews MWK has given discussing the album, and much more:

Interview with Sean Hannam

Interview with Americana-UK

Interview with Ullrich Maurer, for Gaesteliste, Germany