Legendary garage‐rock revivalists The Chesterfield Kings return with their explosive new single “Your Strange Love,” out now via Wicked Cool Records on limited‐edition green vinyl. Co‐written by founding King Andy Babiuk and Steven Van Zandt, the track marks another powerful collaboration between longtime friends and rock-’n’-roll purists. The single’s flip side is a cover of The Beatles’ “It’s Only Love”—the band’s first Beatles cover in their decades-long career.
“I always enjoy writing songs with Steven,” says Babiuk. “I had this idea for ‘Your Strange Love,’ and Stevie took the lyrics to a whole different level with a Venus in Furs vibe. He even had us add a tambura to give the song a more mystic feel. Stevie knows how to get the job done!”
“Your Strange Love” was selected as the Coolest Song in the World on Little Steven’s Underground Garage for the week of June 9—a clear nod to the track’s psychedelic atmosphere, rich textures, and gritty, melodic hooks.
On the flip side, the band tackles the Beatles’ “It’s Only Love” with reverent swagger. “Through the years, we never touched a Beatles song because it felt almost sacrilegious,” admits Babiuk. “But when the label asked us to record some covers, I thought, ‘Fuck it—let’s do a Beatles song.’ After all, they are my favorite band! This is our tribute.”
The new single is pulled from the band’s thunderous LP We’re Still All the Same, produced by Ed Stasium (Ramones, Talking Heads, The Smithereens). The 14-track album features recent singles including “Fly the Astral Plane,” “Electrified” (also co-written with Van Zandt), “Meet You After Midnight,” and the title track.
The LP showcases the band’s signature sonic chemistry, fueled by more than 50 vintage guitars and an arsenal of classic amps and keyboards from Babiuk’s vast collection—delivering a record that’s both timeless and unapologetically raw.
With the release of “Your Strange Love,” The Chesterfield Kings kick off their first UK/European tour in decades, beginning June 12. Fans can also catch an in-depth, seven-page feature in the July issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine, where the band breaks down the making of the new LP and the vintage gear behind the sound.
Formed in the late ’70s in Rochester, NY, The Chesterfield Kings have long been heralded as architects of the 1980s garage-rock revival. They’ve released 11 albums, 15 singles, toured worldwide, and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and The Sopranos.
“Your Strange Love” b/w “It’s Only Love” is available June 6 on Wicked Cool Records as a limited-edition green-vinyl pressing.
Stream here: https://orcd.co/chesterfieldkingsstrangelove
UK/EU Tour Dates:
Sunday, June 15 2025 – Glasgow, Scotland at Oran Mor (Special guest: The Len Price 3)
Monday, June 16 2025 – Leeds, England at The Old Woollen (Special guest: The Len Price 3)
Tuesday, June 17 2025 – Liverpool, England at The Cavern Club (Special guest: The Len Price 3)
Wednesday, June 18 2025 – London, England at 229 London (Special guest: The Len Price 3)
Saturday, June 21 2025 – Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain at Azkena Rock Festival
Wednesday, June 25 2025 – Perpignan, France at Le Nautilus
Friday, June 27 2025 – St. Gilles Croix de Vie, France at Rocksea
Saturday, June 28 2025 – Paris, France at Petit Bain
For tickets and more information, visit www.thechesterfieldkings.com.
