New single / video ‘Food For The Flames’ by Mamas Gun and UK tour
UK five-piece soul outfit Mamas Gun return with news of their biggest UK tour to date and a brand new single, “Food For The Flames”, recorded straight to analogue tape, showcasing their much loved authentic soulful sound.
A co-write between guitarist Terry Lewis—one of the band’s longest-standing members—and frontman Andy Platts, “Food For The Flames” is a soulful and reflective track exploring the ongoing effort it takes to keep any kind of relationship alive. Using fire as a central metaphor, the song’s lyrics capture how love—like flames—requires care, attention, and fuel to keep burning brightly. It’s a celebration of vulnerability, communication, and shared struggle: a reminder that love isn’t static, but something we must continually nurture and tend to, allowing it to grow stronger and more radiant over time.
Road-tested during the band’s extensive global touring over the past 2 years, the song has already become a firm favourite with audiences. “We knew when we heard this song that this was a special one”, says bassist Cameron Dawson. “There was a real excitement in the room—the sort that sends shivers”.
Mamas Guns band members include Andy Platts – the songwriting frontman with the golden falsetto; Drummer Chris Boot – the band’s backbone, supplying the heaviest grooves with a jazz player’s lightness of touch; Bass player Cameron Dawson, flowing and fearless echoing the spirit of James Jamerson but with a melodic sound uniquely his own; Terry Lewis, a guitarist whose taste, feel bring a warm old school validity, and last but by no means least; Dave Oliver, a dynamic keys player whose profound command of the piano, wurlitzer and hammond organ joins the dots from jazz to gospel to soul with ease.
“For us, success is not about selling millions of records”, explains frontman Andy Platts, “but about making better records with each step we take—and really connecting with people through the music”.
“Food For The Flames” comes ahead of further significant music-related news to come. The band’s upcoming UK tour promises to be their most ambitious yet, bringing their vivacious live energy to audiences across the country. These dates will be followed by extensive touring across Europe, USA and Asia, details to be announced soon.
“Food For The Flames” out digitally on Nov. 19th 2025 via Candelion
