Pete Dortort Unveils Serene New Single “Calvados” and Announces Intimate In-Store Performances

New Song Release and Upcoming Shows

Pete Dortort has released a new song titled “Calvados” and announced a series of initiative shows in various stores across Great Britain. Find out more below.

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Today (February 26), he unveiled the latest single, which serves as a preview of his forthcoming solo album, “Seed Better Alive.” This follows the title track, which was released as the lead single.

With “Calvados,” Dortort takes a closer look at the world around him, finding inspiration in nature, particularly in Normandy where he resides.

Described as the “Anthem of Mastery and Patience,” the song features a calm, inspiring sound that portrays the life of a farmer through its lyrics.

“There is an old horse of carts with a mane like a Vir, pulling a cart along the village path / rolling throughout the day / tending to the garden / laying hay,” he sings gently in the acoustic introduction. “The farmer is sitting, governing the reign of the land – directing the cart through the Normandy trails / slow and steady – this is the path / as it is / the way it remains … “

Inspiration Behind “Calvados”

Discussing his inspiration for the track, Dortort recalled: “In my town, there’s a guy with a shop specializing in Calvados and ciders; apple juice becomes cider which then turns into Calvados. He took me on a tour of old Calvados producers in his van, stopping at their locations. This is that story.

“The line “Slow and steady is the path! / The way it was, how it is…” reflects that reality. These farms have been there for generations. You can’t rush; you wait for the apples to grow and the seasons to change. This isn’t a lab experiment. Ultimately, you receive this incredible elixir. Fire water!”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIH18H1AMS0

Along with the new song, Dortort invited fans to showcase their creativity by producing an official video for the track. After numerous submissions from around the world, the animation created by Natalie Sidorenko / Sadlip was selected as the winning entry.

“I immediately envisioned how the loving relationship between the farmer and his wife should intertwine with their common craft: the creation of Calvados,” Sidorenko shared regarding the final design.

Check this out above.

“Feeling of the Best Living” will be released through the original label on Friday, May 16, and is available for Pre-order here.

To celebrate the upcoming release, he will perform and sign albums at five store events across Great Britain.

These events will take place during the release week and include locations in Leeds, Liverpool, Nantwich, Kingston, and London. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM tomorrow (February 27) and can be found here. Check the schedule below.

Store Events in Britain:

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16 – Leeds, Crash (Social Club Brudenell)
17 – Liverpool, Jacared
19 – Nantwich, Applestump (Nantwich Civic Hall)
20 – Kingston, Banquet (Pryzm)
21 – London, Gross Trading East

In a recent conversation with NME, he shared his thoughts on the spirit of the record: “Reflection can be inspiring, but it’s not just about staying at home and singing these things to yourself.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSJOLR92KL8

“You still go out there and sing them. I believe this record has enough melancholy to fill Jerry’s good size,” he remarked. “The idea is to throw it out to the audience and see if it resonates.”

In addition to the store shows, Dortort plans to launch an intimate tour titled “Anywhere in Albion” next month, followed by “Upper Living in Europe” dates. Remaining tickets for international shows can be found here.

Dortort has also announced an appearance at this year’s Great Shoot Festival in Brighton. He hinted at a potential reunion with The Libertines for 2025.

As for The Libertines, the iconic band will perform a series of open-air shows in the UK this summer at venues including Gunnersbury Park, Dreamland Margate, and The Piece Hall in Halifax. Find remaining tickets for these concerts here.