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Published on 2026-04-27
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London — Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Dissolution is the second album from Burning Rope, the band formed by two members of the multi award-winning Catfish: Paul Long (keyboards) and Adam Pyke (bass), together with guitarist Alex Voysey and drummer Mitch Weaving.
This new record expands on the influences that ran through their debut self-titled album: blues and progressive rock. The theme of break-up runs through the album, peaking with the final track, “Sad Like Sinatra,” which portrays a young person growing up in a broken home and finding their own way through life’s changes.
The songs are written by the band, apart from one track, which is the band’s take on a classic song, something they started on the first album with “Tainted Love.” Dissolution features their stunning version of “Running Up That Hill.”
Burning Rope were finalists in the Emerging Artist category of the UK Blues Awards 2026. Dissolution will be available on CD, download, and all streaming platforms.
Dissolution Album Tracklist
1. Waste
2. Just Leave
3. Second Time Around
4. Flow
5. Not Guilty
6. Houdini
7. Running Up That Hill
8. Sad Like Sinatra
Burning Rope Are
Paul Long (keyboards & vocal)
Alex Voysey (guitar & vocal)
Adam Pyke (bass & vocal)
Mitch Weaving (drums)
You can pre-order the album here: www.burningrope.co.uk
The single “Houdini” will also be released on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Upcoming Tour Dates
May 3 – Hot Box, Chelmsford
May 8 – Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber
May 9 – Diseworth Blues Club
May 17 – Matt Long Tribute Album Launch, The Harlington, Fleet
May 26 – The Tuesday Night Music Club, Coulsdon (Album Launch)
June 19 – Linton Music Festival
June 20 – Summertime Blues Festival, Emsworth
June 28 – Alfold Rock & Blues Festival
July 26 – Open Air Blues Festival, Brezoi, Romania
August 8 – Plumpton Revival
August 14 – Blues At The Bay, Stockton-on-Tees
August 18 – Red Arrow Music Club, Ramsgate
August 21 – Warrington Blues Club
September 4 – Cranfest 2026, Cranbrook
October 23 – The Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury
October 24 – Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton
October 25 – The Stables at Wavendon, Milton Keynes
October 29 – Acapela Studio, Cardiff
October 30 – Goin’ Up The Country Blues & Roots Club, Worthenbury
October 31 – Temperance, Leamington Spa
November 12 – Eel Pie Club, Twickenham
November 15 – Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival
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February 14 – The Cluny 2, Newcastle
February 28 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
This is being added all the time and updated on www.burningrope.co.uk.
