With Strangeland sitting atop the UK album chart for a second week, we're pleased to report that the next single to be taken from the album will be Sovereign Light Café, which is released on 16th July.
The video for the single - which was filmed in Bexhill-on-Sea recently - will premiere on VEVO on 30th May.
To read what Tim had to say about Sovereign Light Café in his track-by-track blog, click here.
The artwork for the single is below:

Comments (88)
Love it, great choice :)
woow sovereign ligth cafe is one of my favorites of the new album c; thanks guys!♥ love it. well, i saw the video , too late but i saw it! and i love it ! thanks love you so much♥ hughs from mexico. lorena !
Will it have a b-side? PLEASE TELL ME THAT IT IS!
I think this song is my favourite one of the new album, it has a special sound that makes it very nice. I love it. I saw that you come to BBK Bilbao in July, but unfortunetly it's impossible to me to go, what a shame, I hope to see you so soon by Barcelona, because it's always a plesaure to listen your music. Petons des de Barcelona!!! Eva,
eager to see them in Paraguay!!!! :)
Dear KEane its so nice to see that you have stuck too and promoted your roots. The whole of Sussex should be proud of you!! I would never knock somebody moving - but you've put that extra effort into promoting your local area! I can't wait for that video - loved disconnected video too.
I love this song!!!...ya quiero verlos por Buenos Aires!. Kisses...
Very good choice of place to film, I mean....I've never been in Bexhill-on-sea, but I've been to some others East Sussex "beach" towns and they're are beautiful, if Bexhill is something like the towns I've been...it totally fits the song. Can't wait to watch it! :)
Love the fact that Keane stick to their roots! I'm from Battle, where they come from, I'm so proud of that! And this song mentions so many places in Battle, for example Powder Mill lane, North Trade Road and Marley Lane. Thanks Keane for making a song about the best places in east sussex!! x
Hi Guys, Im so pleased that SLC is the next track to be released, I loved it when I heard it on Daybreak and havn't stopped singing it since!!! Keep up the fantastic work, the album is brilliant & more than worthy of No1 in the charts!!!! im soooo looking forward to the Leeds gig, thank you for being Keane....I love you guys xxx
So everyone putting their hands up won the argument! The lady who runs the SLC must be pleased. Good for business.
I am chuft to bits that this is going to be the new single.It has been my favourite since buying the album and def. evokes memories of a mis-spent youth around the north west coast, the road names are different but the vibe the same. even my son was found to be singing along ( a committed EMO)!! Praise indeed!! well done boys, another wonderful set of tracks!!
great song and great artwork!
Bought the album 2 days after the release date (had it on my calender!) and can't stop listening!!!!! This song is one of the best!!! :D :D
my mom just got me the new album!!! OMG! JUST CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO IT! LOOOOOVED IT! PLEASE PLEASE come to Argentina! I LOVE YOU GUYS, the BEST band EVER!!! this album... wow... it's A M A Z I N G!!! Congratulations!!!!!!
Hi guys. That's great: what a terrific song.
Was anyone there at the actual filming whose dog is the big crazy looking thing???
I LOVE THIS SONG I LOVE YOU GUYS YOU ARE GREAT I CAN´T WAIT FOR SEE YOU I¨M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I GOT MY TICKET!!!!!!
Hello, please I want send a gift to all the guys from keane, could u send me addres of island records or sea fog studio, or something... thanks .... luv ...xxx carol
Tim, me gustaria escribir-te en tu track-by-track blog. Hablar de música. Y de tocar el piano que me empieza a fascinar. Necesita tiempo. Y el tiempo es lo que a veces no se tiene. El blog a mi no me funciona. Puedes pedir por favor que cómo se activa. Habéis ido al programa de Buenafuente. Gracia por venir a Barcelona. Es un placer que vengáis. Ojalá hicierais un accoustic en el Palau de la Música. Compraríamos una entrada. Petons. Barcelona.
the song is glorious. the artwork is fantastic.
a great song..!!! :D
I'm listening to it righ now: "You can get a big house and a faster car You can run away boy, but you won't go far"
HI KEANEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE♥♥ thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is very beautiful!!!! we love you forever!!!! ♥♥♥♥ mely_zuri from Argentina!
Excellent choice! :) I vote for On the Road being the next single
I would pay way too much if any of the singles were released as 45s. I would pay even more if they were big hole 45s so I could use them in a jukebox.
IT'S MY FAVOURITE SONG OF STRANGELAND BUT I PREFER THE LIVE VERSION THAT I HEAR EVERYDAY TOM I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD.
It's my favourite song of the album, I can't honestly stop listening to it, I'm very happy it's the next single!!
artwork is perfect. favourite one of keane's so far.
brilliant choice! It's one of my favorites.
Excellent choice! This track is topping my playlist by a long way at the moment. Not a conscious choice because I'm overwhelmed by the sound and the lyrics of so many of the tracks.There were several that were instant favourites, and several more that interested me so much that I couldn't put them down even the few that I didn't immediately warm to are winning me over.This is fast becoming my favourite Keane album and that is saying something because UTIS is my number 1 album of all time. I am in love with Strangeland!
I LOVE IT!!!!!
Just wanted to come & give a big THANK YOU to Keane for the new album. I have needed a reason to "again" fall in love with your music & the band..It's official, I am in love!! These songs tug at your heart strings , as well as lift your hopes & dreams , leaving you filled with INSPIRATION!! Looking forward to seeing you play June 25th in Denver @ The Paramount..Keane you never cease to amaze me!!
Amazing! X3 I wonder what the B-Side will be like :3
Really love Sovereign Light Cafe - great track & perfect one for next release. Can't wait to see you guys on 8th June at Brixton Academy. John x
this is great news for all funs....♥
I'm really happy that Sovereign Light Cafe will be the next single because it's my favourite song on the album.
PERFECT CHOICE! SLC is a beautiful song...I loving when Tom sings "Sha la la la la Yeh / I'm going where the people know my name" ♥ Kisses from Brazil
Will you display the single in Portugal? On 16th July, you will come to Cascais Festival and it would make us very proud if you'd present the single here :)
Sono davvero entusiasta di sapere che Sovereign Light Cafe sarà il prossimo singolo rilasciato, io amo questo brano e mi sembra adattissima anche la data che avete scelto , il 16 Luglio, in piena estate, magnifico, questa canzone infatti mi fa pensare al mare e alle vacanze, trasmette un senso di spensieratezza e libertà tipiche del periodo estivo! Non vedo l'ora anche di poter ammirare il video, dalle foto che ho visto, sono convinta che sarà qualcosa di molto originale e creativo, che bello! L'artwork mi piace, infonde serenità e mi fa pensare a quando voi Keane da ragazzini andavate in questo luogo a trascorrere delle ore gioiose! Un abbraccio a tutta la band da Sabrina from Catania!!!
Ya, pilihan yang bagus!!! Indonesia mencintai kalian!! :D
ME ENCANTA, ES HERMOSA CON MUCHA ENERGÍA Y RITMO. FELICITACIONES DESDE BAS.AS. ARGENTINA
Amazing choice! I have to admit I´m totally IN LOVE with the NEW ALBUM! Hope to see you again touring here in ARGENTINA! TIN!
Great news www.facebook.com/keanemongolia
aww it's my favourite song (: although they are all amazing... this song is different. love it and love you, boys- Amalia Keaner (from argentina)
Sovereigh Light Cafe!! Ya me veo! Cantandote a todo pulmon!! en La Arena Mexico!! ahhhh!!! me muero!!!
I'm so excited. SLC is my favorite track off of Strangeland and probably in my top 10 favorite Keane songs that Tim has written :)
great! I can't wait to watch that video! Greetings from Chile
Love it! It's such the epitomy of the sound of this record - the trailor, when it came out - the mood. I absolutely LOVE the cover design. So smack on. Thank you.
wow great will be single! counting the days to see the new video from SLC and please do not forget to come to PERU on tour! also this country is beautiful! WE LOVE KEANE!
ahh now I see it because I love that song is beautiful I love them! your voice is only tom I love you!
ok, I think I finally (maybe) understand the artwork. If so, then good choice!
THANKS FOR COME TO MEXICO AGAIN!!..AND THIS VIDEO WILL BE AMAIZING!! THANKS A LOT!!
Thank you and congratulations, really worth waiting for so long time. Strangeland and your current performances are more incredible than ever. Love you guys, more and more!
woooooooooooooo One of my favorite songs!! I'll be waiting for this!! and I love the artwork PLEASE COME TO ECUADOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D
SALUT TIM°°°°°SOVEREIGN LIGHT CAFE °°°° est plus qu'une chanson;;;;;; c'est un peu de vous tous!!!! un lieu qui vous unis par vos souvenirs !!! ça ne que donner q'une super chanson chargee d'emotions ++++ STRANGELAND est une avalanche de SENTIMENTS ( sinceres )*berces par des musiques gèniales ==== les chansons bonus;;((( strangeland the boys;; runwith me ;;iit's not true ))) du super album deluxe sont magnifiques l JADOREEEEEEcet album je suis vraiment trés tres HEUREUSE de l avoir achete ;;; les photos du livre sont d'une tres grande qualite°°TOMY tu es ma photo prefere MERCI A VOUS POUR TOUT °°je voudrais rajouter que moi aussi je nai pas pu me connecter'' ((click here )) GROS BISOUS
woooooooooooooo One of my favorite songs!! I'll be waiting for this!! and I love the artwork ^^
woooooooooooooo One of my favorite songs!! I'll be waiting for this!! and I love the artwork ^^
difficult to choose as your songs are more beautiful than the other! still an album that runs in a loop! yet that voice that vibrates ... Thank you Tom, thank you Tim, thank you Richard, thank you Jesse! 8 years without tiring a bit, it's rare!
My song favorite!!! Wait for the video ♥ kisses from Perú :D
thank you Tom!Very cool about the song said,"You Are Young"in his comments!Thank you for what you bring such joy and goodness in their songs!
I clicked but the link failed, I'll try later. This song is beautiful, and Tom's voice, wow! btw I dreamed of him tonight, Beijos, Regina.
One of my favorite tracks on the album - great melody, very catchy. I do wish the track-by-track explanation offered a little more insight on who the song was written for and about. Perhaps a childhood friend or early member of the band? The message seems a very personal one, and there's a mix of nostalgia and resentment that's somewhat curious.
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Looking forward to the video! Great artwork too!!
@liwei198870 那是什么?我觉得还像旅游区宰游客用得小卖部 keane果断够碉堡 霸气外漏!!!!!!!
superbe photo ^^ j'adore.
Its got to be one of my favourite songs on the album:Dcantwait(Y).
You'll be in LISBON that day!! SLC is going to be a real hit, i think, it's so catchy, melodic and intimate. And by the little 2 clips that i've seen, the video is gonna be veeery cool too :D
@lzsb 不是 不是 不是 哈哈哈哈
great choice, it's my favourite :)
Great!! I love SLC!! I'm sure it will be a great success all over the world!! BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WAIT SO MUCH TIME BETWEEN THE VIDEO RELEASE AND THE SINGLE RELEASE... THESE "MARKETING STRATEGIES" YOU USE ARE ABSOLUTELY WEIRD... =( HUGE HUGS FROM CHILE =)
是不是 是不是 是不是 好吧 你们不说 我就当是了
Good choice, and please please please Keane, come in ITALY !!!
Dear Tim - does the lady (whom I saw on your BBC interview) who runs your childhood fav cafe give you free teas and coffees? Bexhill must be well impressed with you you might well be generating their own little economy all by yourselves. Have worked my way to the Boys at the moment this album has really grown on me.
A beautiful song.and yes,i hope there is a b-side single to it.I think the first b-side single,Myth,is simply mesmerizing.i hope there are a few more songs like that in store.
这个房子是干什么的啊???我想到炎热的夏天在路 吃火锅的炸串的大棚!==!
Great~ wait for the video ~~!!!
Yay! :D Perfect choice, as usual. Can't wait! :)
Great news! Always lovely when you keep it by the seaside!.....Love the visuals....and the song, too, of course...The story brings some wonderful reminiscing, which Tim does so very well. ...Looking forward to this!....Sherry W., Michigan, USA.
Love SLC can't wait great artwork x
...and with yet another beautiful b-side like myth!
Woohoo, lovely artwork, I hope that it'll be on 7" vinyl too!
as far as I remember this isn´t the SLC. So, I don´t quite get the connection from the artwork to the song.
nice artwork. love the song .Cant wait for the gig at Newcastle
love the song, can't wait to see the video! :)
Ohh the artwork is beautiful! Congrats guys :)
Great choice and really nice artwork!
