Go inside Robbie Williams’ ‘BRITPOP’ tour in new ‘Spies’ video
Exclusive: watch the singer’s brand new video, shot on his ongoing world tour, on Rolling Stone UK
Robbie Williams has shared a brand new video for his recent single ‘Spies’ – watch it first on Rolling Stone UK below.
‘Spies’ was released earlier this month, written by Robbie and long-time collaborators Karl Brazil and Owen Parker. It is the second single from Williams’ upcoming new album, BRITPOP, and its Leo Baron-directed video takes fans inside the ongoing world tour behind the new record.
Discussing BRITPOP, Robbie said: “I set out to create the album that I wanted to write and release after I left Take That in 1995.
“It was the peak of Britpop and a golden age for British music. The new record is raw, there are more guitars and it’s even more upbeat and anthemic than usual. I’m immensely proud of this as a body of work and I’m excited for fans to hear this album.”
Watch the energetic video for ‘Spies’ only on Rolling Stone UK below.
Reviewing one of two London shows of the BRITPOP tour, Rolling Stone UK said: “At the core of the show, though, is the same showmanship that has propelled Robbie to national treasure status over the last 30 years. He serenades a fan who has travelled from China during ‘She’s the One’ and spends large portions endearingly talking about how his family have saved his life.
“He ends the main portion of the set with ‘My Way’, which feels like the most appropriate of closers. Here is an artist offering a firm two fingers up to the idea of cool and resolutely dancing to the beat of their own entertainment-packed drum. The result, for the most part, is one of the most thrilling stadium shows of the year.”
More shows in the UK are set to be added to the BRITPOP tour soon. Pre-order the album here for early access to future dates.