Hurts celebrate 15 years of Happiness: anniversary tour is imminent!

Hurts celebrate 15 years of Happiness: anniversary tour is imminent!

The British pop duo Hurts, consisting of Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson, celebrates the 15th anniversary of their debut album "Happiness" this year. This was published in 2010 and is considered one of the most successful albums of the year that was sold the fastest in Great Britain. The impressive singles such as "Stay" and "Wonderful Life" have reached high chart places and contribute to the 16-fold platinum award of the album. A total of over two million copies were sold, which contributed to the cult status of the work. The album conquered the tops of the charts in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Finland and won the interest of a broad audience. According to bochum-tourismus.de , the duo sold over 250,000 tickets for its tour after the publication.

In an interview with nme reflects Hutchcraft about the important effect " Music world. He describes how they felt inspired to create music that arouses strong emotions, even if this could have a splitting effect. An attractive feature of her music is the combination of melancholic texts and catchy melodies that are fed by influences from Italo-Disco, Joy Division and The Smiths.

return and anniversary events

To celebrate the anniversary, Hurts is planning a return with special anniversary shows that are supposed to include the first hits and the entire album "Happiness". These shows are not only a tribute to their impressive debut, but also an opportunity to show the development of the duo. The band feels motivated by returning to the live scene, especially after the challenging phase that they went through with the release of their fifth album "Faith" during the Covid 19 pandemic.

In addition to the tour, a new vinyl edition of "Happiness" will be published on May 23. Hutchcraft mentions that they have also worked with other artists such as Calvin Harris and Måneskin, and are excited about the artistic suggestions that they want to implement in the near future. The declining influence of contemporary guitar bands in the music scene has motivated her to maintain her own unique style.

musical heritage and outlook

The band has managed to build a loyal fan base and remains an integral part of the European music scene. Hutchcraft talks about the ambitions of young artists who are inspired by their alternative pop approach. He has the feeling that there is a revival of ambitions among new artists who have been influenced in a way through the work of Hurts.

The upcoming anniversary shows promise to offer fans an unforgettable view of the duo's musical journey and to put their best hits back in a new light. With the artistic maturity you have developed in the past 15 years, this return to "Happiness" will certainly be a must-see event for all music lovers.