The Lightning Seeds

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The Lightning Seeds

About The Lightning Seeds

Ian Broudie knows how it looks: 13 years since his last Lightning Seeds album? Sure, See You in The Stars sounds refreshingly like the musician hasn’t been away. But, he’s had personal things to process, including the loss of a friend whose death inspired the magnificent title track. And to be fair, Broudie didn’t need to rush. In 33 years, he’s sold a lot of records, including a million copies of 1994’s Jollification – an album that, alongside generational anthems Pure, The Life of Riley, Lucky You, Sense & Three Lions, established Broudie as a songwriter par excellence. Now he’s done it again. These 10 finely-wrought songs were written/recorded in bursts over three years in Liverpool & Broudie’s home studio in London. Emily Smiles is a co-write with old pal Terry Hall, & sits alongside two collaborations with James Skelly of The Coral, one of many artists to have benefitted from Broudie’s production skills. The seventh Lightning Seeds album opens with Losing You, the clattering energy speaking of its DIY creation. “It’s all me, tapping my foot & slapping my lap for the drums,” says Broudie. First single honours go to Sunshine, a heraldic blast of heat, light & encouragement. It’s Broudie fighting against his own worst instincts. “I suffer from catastrophisation,” he cheerfully admits. “Wake up in the morning & think something awful is going to happen. But in the end, when the sun shines, I just feel better.” With the return of Lightning Seeds, so does everything.

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About The Lightning Seeds

Ian Broudie knows how it looks: 13 years since his last Lightning Seeds album? Sure, See You in The Stars sounds refreshingly like the musician hasn’t been away. But, he’s had personal things to process, including the loss of a friend whose death inspired the magnificent title track. And to be fair, Broudie didn’t need to rush. In 33 years, he’s sold a lot of records, including a million copies of 1994’s Jollification – an album that, alongside generational anthems Pure, The Life of Riley, Lucky You, Sense & Three Lions, established Broudie as a songwriter par excellence. Now he’s done it again. These 10 finely-wrought songs were written/recorded in bursts over three years in Liverpool & Broudie’s home studio in London. Emily Smiles is a co-write with old pal Terry Hall, & sits alongside two collaborations with James Skelly of The Coral, one of many artists to have benefitted from Broudie’s production skills. The seventh Lightning Seeds album opens with Losing You, the clattering energy speaking of its DIY creation. “It’s all me, tapping my foot & slapping my lap for the drums,” says Broudie. First single honours go to Sunshine, a heraldic blast of heat, light & encouragement. It’s Broudie fighting against his own worst instincts. “I suffer from catastrophisation,” he cheerfully admits. “Wake up in the morning & think something awful is going to happen. But in the end, when the sun shines, I just feel better.” With the return of Lightning Seeds, so does everything.

The Lightning Seeds's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
04 Jul 2025 Shed Seven, The Lightning Seeds in Manchester Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, EN, United Kingdom
04 Jul 2025 Shed Seven, The Lightning Seeds, The Sherlocks in Manchester Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, EN, United Kingdom
05 Jul 2025 Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds in Limavady Ballmully Cottage Farm, Limavady
11 Jul 2025 Shed Seven, The Lightning Seeds, The Sherlocks in Leeds Millennium Square Leeds, Leeds, EN, United Kingdom
12 Jul 2025 Lightning Seeds in Hampton Hampton Pool, Hampton, EN, United Kingdom
25 Jul 2025 Ella Henderson, The Hoosiers, Toploader, The Sherlocks, Tinchy Stryder, Dodgy, Shola Ama, The Lightning Seeds, Tom Zanetti, Lemar, Heather Small, Blazin' Squad, The Clause, Honeyz, Aston Merrygold , Casino, Kevin Davy White, Afflecks Palace, The cases in Preston Showfield, Preston
25 Jul 2025 Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds in Longridge The Showfield, Blackburn, EN, United Kingdom
25 Jul 2025 Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds in Longridge The Showfield, Longridge
26 Jul 2025 Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds @ Priory Park in Southend-on-sea Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea, EN, United Kingdom
26 Jul 2025 Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds in Southend-on-sea Priory Park, Southend-on-sea

The Lightning Seeds's Popular songs

  • Pure
  • Three Lions 96 - Remastered
  • The Life of Riley

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Some of The Lightning Seeds's most popular songs include Pure, Three Lions 96 - Remastered, The Life of Riley. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

You can listen to The Lightning Seeds's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Pure, Three Lions 96 - Remastered, The Life of Riley, and more.

The Lightning Seeds is known for their distinctive sound in the britpop genre, often blending elements of new wave pop, making them a unique voice in the music world.

You can find the ticket details about The Lightning Seeds concert from AllEvents.