Poet, rapper, novelist, and playwright Kae Tempest has released a new EP, titled Nice Idea. It comes just a few days after they kicked off their Australian tour with shows at Perth Festival and the Sydney Opera House.
Tempest made the five-track EP with regular collaborator Dan Carey, who has recently produced records with Slowthai and Fontaines D.C. It was written and recorded in a five-day burst between Tempest’s touring commitments in 2022. Alongside the release, Tempest has dropped a video for the title track, which you can check out below.
Kae Tempest: ‘Nice Idea’
“This is a song about wanting to stay in bed all day with the person you’re in love with,” Tempest said in a statement. “Imagine you could just shut the whole world out and enjoy each other. Nice idea.”
Tempest performed at Perth Festival and at the Sydney Opera House (as part of the opening night of WorldPride) last week, and also delivered a set at Mona Foma over the weekend. They have a handful of tour dates left, including at Canberra Theatre, the Brisbane Powerhouse (as part of the ΩHM Festival), and at the Forum in Melbourne. Check out all the tour dates below.
Tempest’s new collection of poetry, Divisible by Itself and One, will be released on Thursday, 27th April by Picador.
Kae Tempest Australian Tour Dates 2023
- Monday, 20th February – Canberra Theatre, Canberra ACT
- Tuesday, 21st February – Powerhouse, Brisbane QLD
- Wednesday, 22nd February – Forum, Melbourne VIC
Tickets are available via Handsome Tours.
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