Erotic Secrets of Pompeii release their latest single on 4 September, ‘Moving Sidewards into Lightning’, a twilight track that is both mellifluous yet unsettled.

The track explores themes of crisis, uncertainty and transformation, taking inspiration from Robert Anton Wilson’s concept of Chapel Perilous – a state of mind encountered during moments of profound upheaval, where perception and reality collide. At the heart of the track are a pair of duelling guitars that bubble and thunder in their cavernous cages, building towards an expansive guitar solo that anchors its emotional intensity.

Accompanying the single is a psychedelic semi-animated music video, featuring hand-drawn monstrosities from renowned Bristol artist CF Sherratt. The video was animated by the band’s guitarist, Tom Hackwell, bringing the surreal vision to life.

‘Moving Sidewards into Lightning’ arrives ahead of Erotic Secrets of Pompeii’s highly anticipated new album, Pitchfork Libra, set for release on 3 October.

Moving Sidewards into Lightning artwork by Dave Sausins

PITCHFORK LIBRA TOUR 2025

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17/10 – Bristol, UK – Rough Trade (Album release show)
24/10 – Tourcoing, FR – Le Grand Mix
25/10 – Troyes, FR – Festival Off Off Off 
28/10 – Reims, FR – La Cartonnerie
30/10 – Milano, IT – Arci Bellezza
31/10 – Sion, CH – Point 11
01/11 – Ravenna, IT – Bronson
02/11 – Zagreb, HR – Tvornica Kulture
04/11 – Kusel, DE – Kulturzentrum Kinett

03/12 – Edinburgh, UK – Sneaky Pete's
04/12 – Manchester, UK – The Castle
05/12 – Birmingham, UK – Sunflower Lounge
06/12 – London, UK – The Waiting Room