Fans around the world have swooned for Look to the East, Look to the West, celebrating the return of Camera Obscura by joining them on an incredible run of sold-out shows across the UK and North America. Now, Camera Obscura are giving their fans another reason to celebrate: the digital release of Look to the Demos. Originally issued as a bonus CD included with the Rough Trade exclusive version of Look to the East, Look to the West, the five-track collection is now streaming wherever you listen to music.

Look to the Demos is as much of a revelation as Look to the East, Look to the West, pulling back the curtain on the creative process of an album that was years in the making. Without the embellishment of a full band, the elegiac overtones of songs like “Liberty Print” become more evident, while others, like “Baby Huey (Hard Times),” are recast as a perfect accompaniment for a twilight drive.

“I wrote a lot of these songs at the kitchen table watching the activity of two blackbirds,” recalls Tracyanne Campbell. “Probably the most consistent period of songwriting in one place I’ve ever managed. It was an inspiring springtime.”

Camera Obscura’s 2024 world tour resumes this month in Europe, beginning in Madrid, Spain. Tickets for all dates are on sale now.

Camera Obscura on tour: 
Sep 26 Madrid, ES – Sala Villanos
Sep 27 Murcia, ES – Visor Festival
Sep 28 Barcelona, ES – Upload
Sep 30 Paris, FR – La Maroquinerie
Oct 01 Amsterdam, NL – Tolhuistuin
Oct 02 Hamburg, DE – Molotow Musiclub
Oct 04 Oslo, NO – John Dee
Oct 05 Stockholm, SE – Debaser Strand
Oct 06 Copenhagen, DK – Lille Vega
Oct 08 Berlin, DE – Frannz Club