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Indie favourites Doves have announced a brand-new ‘Best Of’ album alongside fresh UK tour dates for later this year.
The compilation, titled ‘So, Here We Are’, is due for release on November 14 via EMI North. The record will be available across multiple formats, including vinyl for the very first time, and promises to deliver a rich mix of the band’s biggest singles, fan-favourite album tracks, and a selection of rarities spanning nearly three decades of music-making.
Formed in the mid-1990s by twin brothers Jez and Andy Williams and frontman Jimi Goodwin, Doves have long been celebrated for their atmospheric blend of indie rock, soul-searching lyrics, and cinematic soundscapes. From their debut ‘Cedar’ EP in 1998 to critically acclaimed albums like Lost Souls and The Last Broadcast, the band’s music has become a defining soundtrack for a generation of British alternative rock fans.
Speaking about the upcoming release, the band reflected on their journey:
“It’s hard to believe it’s been 27 years since we put out our first music. ‘So, Here We Are’ feels like the right way to celebrate the songs that have meant so much to us and our fans over the years.”
To mark the occasion, Doves will be taking their music back to the stage with a series of live dates this year. The band already have a handful of summer festival appearances confirmed, but they’ve now added a December run of headline shows to close out 2025 in style.
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Full list of upcoming dates:
AUGUST
22 – Cumbria, Solfest
23 – Halifax, Piece Hall
29 – Lindisfarne, Lindisfarne Festival
31 – Birmingham, Moseley Folk & Arts Festival
DECEMBER
12 – Dundee, LIVEHOUSE
14 – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
15 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
16 – Cambridge, Junction
Tickets for the newly announced shows go on general sale August 13 at 10am, and given the band’s dedicated following, demand is expected to be high.
The So, Here We Are compilation is a significant release for Doves, not only as a chance to look back at their impressive body of work but also as an opportunity to reconnect with fans who have been on the journey with them since the late ‘90s.
