The Libertines had “unparalleled” moments of “unity” during their “best time” as a group this year, according to Pete Doherty.
The band came back together to release their fourth studio album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’ – which topped the UK’s Official Albums Chart – and marked their first new record in almost nine years and they also competed a successful tour – and Pete is adamant they had a great time over the last 12 months.
He told NME: “It’s been a long old slog this year. At the same time, the band seemed to come together. As a musical force, we’ve had moments of unity that were unparalleled, but just as mates and as a family, it was our best time.”
The band will be back on the road in 2025 for a series of European shows and Pete has revealed he’s going to be busy writing a fanzine which he will be selling outside the concerts.
He added: “I’m starting a fanzine. I’m going to try and reignite an analogue people’s front: The People’s Front Of Analogia! My fanzine’s coming out in January, and it’s called On Strap.
“In issue one of On Strap will be a PO Box, where any contributors who believe in the written word still can send in their reviews, cartoons, dreams, crossword puzzles.
“So look out for that! I’m going to be selling it outside the venues of The Libertines’ European shows in February.”
However, Pete insisted it’s too early to be discussing a new album, adding: “We haven’t [talked about it], no. There are a lot of ideas about, though.
“We didn’t really have much time but during soundchecks for the last tour, there were a few ideas. We never really just say, ‘Right, let’s meet in the studio with a blank, empty canvas’.
“Maybe we should try that. I’m a bit wary of that. For someone who’s well-known for being chaotic, I like to be well-prepared in my own way. Maybe it’s my early Cub Scout training.”