I think it seems like a good approach for them to take things steady, not rush into an album. Considering just how long it's been since the previous one, they're wise to try and build up their audience again. The great support they've received from Radio 2 for the single is really encouraging though! I'm happy they're back. In the best possible way, Falling Into You sounds like a continuation of where they were at 23 years ago. It's nostalgic but it really suits them.

I agree, it's nice that they're doing it gradually by the looks of things! And yeah the Radio 2 support and also with their slot on Piano Room tomorrow is another big tick.

The reason why "Falling Into You" works for me is because it's a natural continuation / progression from what they did on Everything's Eventual, and it sounds timeless yet still of their sound. Working with Gareth Young who was a big part of that album, and in particular "Fantasy", underlines that.

I'm almost wondering if they might do well to get a support slot on tour for another band from their same era? It served All Saints well when they did the Backstreet Boys and Take That tours. Trouble is I can't think of anyone touring this year (to my knowledge) that might be a good fit?

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Their Radio 2 Piano Room set was gorgeous, it's on iPlayer now. They did "Falling Into You", "Black Coffee" and also a cover of "Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell:

Confirmed that they are opening for JLS on a couple of their summer shows at Derby and Colchester in August. I've booked for the latter already so that'll be fun!

The second single is "Ready To Begin" which will land next Wednesday. That and "Falling Into You" will be on an EP which is coming in September: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/appleton-interview-nicole-natalie-all-saints-b2984603.html

Here's my videos I took from their set at Mighty Hoopla yesterday. Awesome set and they also had Heidi Range from Sugababes v2.0 join them to do "Round Round" and "Pure Shores" as a surprise guest!

The EP is called Side By Side and will be out on 4th September.

Tracklist is as follows:

1. Ready To Begin

2. Falling Into You

3. Strange Kinda Paradise

4. Monster

5. Wichita Lineman (Live from BBC Radio 2 Piano Room)

It will be available on CD and coloured vinyl as well.