Rialto Announces New Album
Rialto has revealed their upcoming album titled “Neon & Ghost Signs” along with the details of an intimate London performance.
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Produced by Tam Johnston and Rialto frontman Louis Eliot, and mixed by Chenzo Townsend, “Neon & Ghost Signs” is set to release on April 25 via Fierce Panda Records, marking the band’s first album in 24 years.
This album is available for pre-order in various editions, including a limited edition clear green glow-in-the-dark vinyl exclusive to independent stores, along with white vinyl and limited edition clear neon pink vinyl options. It will also be available on CD and cassette. Pre-order and pre-save the album here.
Track Listing for “Neon & Ghost Signs”
1. “No one will leave this disco alive”
2. “I want you”
3. “Neon Signs and Ghosts”
4. “Taking the edge off of myself.”
5. “Remember in order to forget”
6. “The Car That Never Arrives”
7. “Kisses on Sandpaper”
8. “Cherry”
9. “Put you on hold.”
10. “Gone”
The first preview of the album was the single “No One Leaves This Discotheque Alive,” a lively, synth-heavy song echoing the vibe of 80s club music. A press release describes the track featuring Eliot as “a London city dog where the sheets are stained with gold.”
Upcoming Shows
Rialto has also confirmed an intimate performance at the Scala in London on May 14th. Pre-sale tickets will be available on January 15th for fans who join the band’s official mailing list. Here and pre-order “Neon and Ghost Signs” from their official website: website.
General ticket sales commence on January 17. Visit here for tickets and the complete concert schedule below.
Rialto 2025 Concert Dates
APRIL
27 – Rough Trade, Bristol (in-store exhibition)
28 – Rough Trade, Nottingham (in-store exhibition)
29 – Rough Trade, Liverpool (in-store exhibition)
30 – Rough Trade East, London (in-store exhibition)
MAY
1 – Banquet Records, Kingston (in-store exhibition)
14 – The Rock, London (headline show)
In a press release discussing the band’s reunion, Eliot shared insights on the severe emergency surgery he underwent six years ago while vacationing in Spain, describing his recovery as a life-changing revelation. “You might think that a near-death experience would make you want to take better care of yourself,” he explained. “But I decided to embrace my youth fully. I thought, damn, I might not be here next week, so I’m diving in headfirst.”
Founded in 1997, Rialto launched their self-titled debut album in 1998. Shortly before its release, the band was dropped by their label East West, ending their chances for major commercial success. Their single “Untouchable” reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart, and Rialto became the first British act to release a single exclusively online in the summer of 1998.
