British glam rock legends The Darkness have unleashed their electrifying new single, ‘I Hate Myself,’ following its exclusive premiere with Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 last night (December 10). The track is the second release from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, ‘Dreams On Toast’ set to drop on March 28, 2025, via Cooking Vinyl. Fans can pre-order the album now via the band’s official website.
About the Single
‘I Hate Myself’ is a high-octane mix of punk rock energy and glam rock swagger, featuring frontman Justin Hawkins at his self-deprecating best. The song delivers soaring falsettos, blistering riffs, and a bombastic chorus that captures the chaos of a late-night jukebox spinning tracks from Status Quo, Slade, Cheap Trick, and Motörhead all at once.
Reflecting on the track, Hawkins shares:“At last, a joyous, raucous celebration of self-loathing. Without regrets, we learn less from our experiences. This uplifting ode to remorse is our way of …