Ray Noir covers 1985 Tears for Fears hit ‘Shout’ – Out now
Ray Noir (Photo by Maximum Perou)
London-based alt-queer artist Ray Noir releases his new single “Shout“, a reinterpretation of the 1985 Tears for Fears hit, today on May 8, 2025. The track arrives ahead of Pride Month and marks Noir’s first release since his 2024 single “All Alone”.
“Shout” features guitars by Arno Von Detritus and backing vocals from Ben Christo of The Sisters of Mercy. It was produced and mixed by Joe Joseph Lyons, with mastering by Joe Farr. Noir explains: “I wanted to do a cover to put a spotlight on the situation (…) this song is more relevant now than ever.”
The single release also includes “Broken Heart (Tom Stephan Remix)”, a techno rework of Noir’s earlier track.
Ray Noir is scheduled to perform at:
- September 20, 2025 – Kingston (UK) | The Fighting Cocks (with Pretty Addicted)
- September 21, 2025 – London (UK) | The Dome (supporting Die Krupps)
- October 3, 2025 – Oslo (NO) | Revolver (with Pretty Addicted & Hell:Sector)
About Ray Noir
Ray Noir is an alt-queer artist based in London, active since the mid-2010s. He has released a series of singles including “All Alone”, “Double Trouble”, and “All The Colours of the Dark”.
Noir has previously worked with artists such as Gregor Mackintosh (Paradise Lost) and Andreas Kisser (Sepultura). His music draws from industrial, goth, and electronic genres, and frequently addresses themes related to LGBTQ+ rights and social justice.
Noir works with guitarist Arno Von Detritus and producer Joe Joseph Lyons.
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