BANANARAMA - MASQUERADE - Album Released 22 July - OUT NOW

Bananarama celebrate 40 incredible years of releasing music. To mark this momentous occasion the band will release brand new album MASQUERADE.

Sara & Keren reunite with producer Ian Masterson and the result is a tremendously entertaining electro-dance album that sounds both fresh and quintessentially Bananarama.

They originally conceived this latest project as an EP, but when the pandemic wiped out their live schedule in 2020, they carried on writing and MASQUERADE grew into a sleek and cohesive 11-track album. "I love writing songs it’s probably my favourite part. Shutting myself away and coming up with ideas and then telling a story in less than 4 minutes, it really is quite an art , says Sara. "Arranging the music, vocals and harmonies really is our forte", Keren adds.

The album is released on 22^nd July in a limited edition run of blue and red vinyl as well as purple cassette, Digipack CD and digital formats, and is available for order now.

Bundles are available on the official Store.

BANANARAMA - FOREVER YOUNG - New Single OUT NOW!

Favourite was written by Sara Dallin and singer songwriter Alice Dallin-Walker (Alice D) and produced by Ian Masterson.

BANANARAMA - MASQUERADE- New Single OUT NOW!

Masquerade sees Bananarama reunite with producer Ian Masterson, with whom they also worked on 2019's 'In Stereo' – their highest-charting album since the late '80s – and 2009's 'Viva'. The track is a pulsing slice of club pop with a hint of Pet Shop Boys in its musical DNA and lyrics that tap into our growing awareness of identity.

"When we were all in lockdown, there were a lot of conversations happening to do with inclusivity, diversity and gender and racial equality," Sara explains. "And that kind of led to this idea of 'masquerade': how you present yourself in different ways depending on the situation, but really, you just want people to live how they want to live. It's a song we're really very proud of."

The stunning music video was shot in Puglia, Italy by Harvey B Brown.

BANANARAMA - FAVOURITE - REMIX

 A remix of Favourite by Shanghai Surprize is available now.

Favourite was written by Sara's daughter, singer songwriter Alice Dallin-Walker (Alice D) and Oscar Scheller, and originally appeared on Alice's 2018 album Narcissus.  Alice also collaborated with Sara on several other tracks on the album.

"It's just a brilliant pop song," Keren says. "We've done a different take on it but with Alice on backing vocals because we couldn't not use her ad libs, they're just too good." Bananarama have always had a way with a remake but Keren says it was especially gratifying to cover a song that "is just so personal to us".

listen to FAVOURITE - REMIX now!

BANANARAMA - FAVOURITE - Brand New Song - 29 April 2022

To mark the album's announcement MASQUERADE, a new song Favourite is released today as a treat for fans.

The track was written by Sara's daughter, singer songwriter Alice Dallin-Walker (Alice D)  and Oscar Scheller, and originally appeared on Alice's 2018 album Narcissus.

Pre-order MASQUERADE and listen to FAVOURITE now!

BANANARAMA - OFFICIAL MASQUERADE MERCH

Live in a Masquerade!
Official Masquerade T-shirts and Hoodies are available to pre-order now.

Bundles are available on the official Store.

Music, fame and a lifelong friendship.

"Really Saying Something" is available in paperback on the 2nd September 2021.

From a ground-breaking performance at The Brits, to sold-out world tours, party games with George Michael, hanging out with Andy Warhol in New York, to playing Glastonbury last year- Bananarama’s DIY-style and attitude inspired a generation, obliterating all previous notions of what a girl band was or could be.

REALLY SAYING SOMETHING is the story of two friends who continue to pursue their dreams their way – and have a great time doing it. It is a celebration of determination and a life-long friendship, with an unbeatable soundtrack.

Music, fame and a lifelong friendship.

Exciting news!! We’re thrilled to finally reveal that our memoir with Penguin Books is out on 29th October 2020!

From a ground-breaking performance at The Brits, to sold-out world tours, party games with George Michael, hanging out with Andy Warhol in New York, to playing Glastonbury last year- Bananarama’s DIY-style and attitude inspired a generation, obliterating all previous notions of what a girl band was or could be.

REALLY SAYING SOMETHING is the story of two friends who continue to pursue their dreams their way – and have a great time doing it. It is a celebration of determination and a life-long friendship, with an unbeatable soundtrack.