On August 16 reggae ambassadors Third World celebrated 47 years of their musical journey with live stream celebrations and the animated lyrics video premiere of ‘People of A Different Color’ featuring Virgin Island reggae recording-artist Pressure BussPipe.

Members Stephen “Cat” Coore, Richie “Bassie”, Daley, AJ Brown, and Tony “Ruption” Williams and Norris “Noriega” Webb call for racial harmony with honest and poignant lyrics that are more significant than ever amid worldwide crises that have plagued 2020.

Set against a colourful and vibrant backdrop, the multi-grammy nominated band enlists fans to sing-along with their lyrical video that offers gorgeous storybook type scenery depicting different cultures, races, creeds, and religious beliefs around the world. “People of a Different color/ praying to a different name/ let’s find a way to get along with each other”

“Blessed to be a part of this project with Third World, the song ‘People of a Different Color’ shines a light on what we can be as a people if we put our differences aside no matter religion, ethnicity, or nationality. Music that should help to heal the world from now and years to come." Says Pressure BussPipe of the track.

‘People of a Different Color’ is the fourth track from the critically acclaimed grammy nominated More Work To Be Done album produced by award winning artist and producer Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley.

Erasure (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) celebrate the release of their eighteenth studio album, The Neon, with the announcement of the first leg of their eagerly anticipated dates. October 2021 will see Erasure bring The Neon to venues across the UK, Ireland, Germany and Denmark. The tour kicks off at the Glasgow Armadillo auditorium and includes a show at the London O2 Arena on October 17. Andy Bell says, “We’re so excited to be able to - at last - announce dates for The Neon Tour! We’d hoped to have seen you sooner, but can’t wait to see you all in 2021. Until then, keep safe!”.

Written and produced by Erasure, the album’s initial sessions saw Vince and Andy reunite with a fresh optimism and energy. Vince had been feeling drawn towards his older machines, some of which he’d had since their very early years together: “There’s a warmth to them. There’s also a real beauty in putting different analogue synthesisers together, too – a Pro-One, a Sequential Circuits, a Moog – they give this lovely sheen,” he explains.

Taking inspiration from pop music through the decades, from bands Andy loved as a child through to the present day, he explains, “It was about refreshing my love – hopefully our love – of great pop. I want kids now to hear these songs! I wanted to recharge that feeling that pop can come from anyone.”

Tickets for these unmissable dates are on sale at 10am on Friday 4 September with an exclusive fan pre-sale from 10am today (access via qualifying purchase from Lexer and Mute Bank)

ERASURE - THE NEON TOUR - 2021 DATES

1 Oct 21 - Glasgow, Armadillo

4 Oct 21 - Dublin, 3Arena

6 Oct 21 - Edinburgh, Usher Hall

10 Oct 21 - Manchester, O2 Apollo

12 Oct 21 - Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena

14 Oct 21 - Bournemouth, International Centre

16 Oct 21 - Birmingham, Utilita Arena

17 Oct 21 - London, The O2

18 Oct 21 - Brighton, Centre