Adult Leisure Tour to Sheffield in Support of Stellar Debut Album 'The Things You Don't Know Yet'

As you're probably aware, Friday 3rd October was a pretty big day in the 2025 music calendar, seeing the release of one of the most anticipated albums of the year. That's right, the much awaited debut album, The Things You Don't Know Yet, by Bristol-based indie outfit Adult Leisure is now out for your listening pleasure, and what a pleasure it is. In support of this landmark day the band have embarked on a tour of the UK, with a stop at Sheffield's Sidney & Matilda on Saturday 18th October.

Tickets for the Sheffield date are incredibly still available from the band's website here, or Sidney & Matilda here. The band will be supported by two up and coming Sheffield bands in energetic indie rockers SWAN and a return to live music for the exciting Spork Chop, so get a ticket and get down early.

Adult Leisure are still relative newcomers to the UK music scene having formed in 2020, but since then they have two stellar EPs to their name, have garnered fans up and down the country and have been championed by BBC Radio 1 and Radio 6 among many others. These EPs spawned some epic singles like 'Control', 'Bad Idea' and 'All For You' which laid the foundations for the band to build on, hone their skills and truly let loose on The Things You Don't Know Yet.

In the run up to release, the band teased fans by releasing 6 of the tracks as singles. Lead single 'Borderline' was a jolt of excitement on it's release and still feels that way even after multiple listens. It's melodic and anthemic with an exhilirating chorus, pretty much everything this band have made their own. 'Kiss Me Like You Miss Her' is a gritty, chugging commentary on the current "state of play" in the UK while 'Dancing Don't Feel Right' is as uplifting as songs come and really outlines what this band is about, making music that makes us all feel better, no matter what - or as the band themselves put it, "happy music for sad people". It's a standout moment towards the end of the album, alongside 'See Her', a 2 minute adrenaline rush and the first of two collaborations with the legend that is John Waugh (The 1975, Sam Fender) on Saxophone.

5th Single 'The Rules' feels incredibly classic and yet fresh, it wouldn't look out of place on an episode of Top of the Pops from the mid-1980s. Final single 'Boy Grows Old' also takes those visions of the past but flips them to a more turbulent and regretful view. There is a sense of nostalgia and romanticism permeating the entire LP but it isn't disingenuous and the band are far from willing to let this take over totally, keeping the LP grounded in their own feelings and experiences, and in turn the feelings and experiences of the listener.

Away from the singles there is even more to love about this record. Album opener 'Hold Me Close (Before You Go)' sets the tone perfectly with a lush melody and a danceable energy, all elevated by the vocals of lead singer Neil Scott. Closing acoustic ballad 'The River' marries that nostalgic feeling with a bittersweet undertone to bring the LP to an emotional close. Sprinkled in between are 'Kids Like Us' and 'Heartbreaker', which are two-steppers of the highest order with 'Heartbreaker' in particular proving to be a particular favourite here.

The Things You Don't Know Yet showcases the full talents of each part of this incredible band, as drummer Nathan Searle says, "We each have our own voice, but this album speaks as one". From the powerfully diverse vocals and meaningful lyricism of Neil Scott to the glistening guitar lines from David Woolford. The whole thing is anchored by incredibly adaptable and constantly shifting drum work from Nathan Searle and the consistent groove and dancefloor energy on each track ultimately stems from the infectious bass lines of Luke Denham. The result of this amalgamation is an accomplished debut full of meaning and opportunities to let go, that feels nostalgic yet fresh, happy yet sad and just damn good.