Heavenly Reveals First Album in 30 Years: “Highway To Heavenly” Drops, Listen to “Excuse Me”

Heavenly, along with their precursor Talulah Gosh and their American collaborator Calvin Johnson, stood as pivotal figures in the early-’90s twee pop movement. However, the band’s journey was cut short in 1996 with the tragic passing of founding drummer Mathew Fletcher, leading to the announcement of retirement for the Heavenly moniker by the remaining band members.A resurgence has been brewing in recent years for Heavenly, possibly spurred on by the unexpected resurgence of their 1995 track “P.U.N.K. Girl” on social media platform TikTok. This resurgence has seen Heavenly gradually emerging from retirement, marking their return with their first new music in more than two decades. Today, Heavenly has revealed their forthcoming full-length studio album slated for release next month, marking their first studio album in 30 years.The upcoming album titled “Highway To Heavenly” sees the reunion of original band members Amelia Fletcher, Peter Momtchiloff, Cathy Rogers, and Rob Pursey. They are joined by new drummer Ian Button, taking up the mantle following the unfortunate loss of Fletcher in 1996. The band has offered a preview of their upcoming album with the release of a new single titled “Excuse Me.” The track encapsulates the quintessential Heavenly sound, characterized by infectious pop melodies, a raw punk edge, and a tinge of melancholy as reflected in the lyrics: “We never realized that/ What we had would be the best it got/ Now it is gone.”Listeners can delve into the sound of “Excuse Me” and anticipate the full lineup of tracks on “Highway To Heavenly” listed below:01 “Scene Stealing”02 “Portland Town”03 “Press Return”04 “Skep Wax”05 “Deflicted”06 “Excuse Me”07 “A Different Beat”08 “Good Times”09 “The Neverseen”10 “She Is The One”11 “That Last Day”The highly awaited album, “Highway To Heavenly,” is scheduled for release on the 27th of February via skepwax040. With this new album, fans of Heavenly can expect a nostalgic yet fresh dive into the band’s signature sound that has captivated audiences for decades.