Bar Italia Unveil New Single “Fundraiser” Ahead of Upcoming Album Some Like It Hot
London, UK – London-based indie trio Bar Italia have released their electrifying new single “Fundraiser”, serving as the bold lead for their forthcoming album Some Like It Hot, due October 17, 2025 via Matador Records.
The single arrives with a striking official music video starring actor Matt King, whose dramatic performance amplifies the tension, theatricality, and emotional pull of the track.
A New Chapter: “Fundraiser” as Gateway to Some Like It Hot
“Fundraiser” showcases Bar Italia at their most adventurous — moving between sultry, restrained verses and explosive, hook-driven choruses. Lyrically and sonically, the track aligns with the themes of Some Like It Hot, exploring identity, performance, vulnerability, and emotional exposure.
With “Fundraiser” as its cinematic opening statement, Bar Italia invite listeners into a world where the masks we wear — socially, romantically, and artistically — are tested and stripped away.
Music Video Highlights
- Directed by Bar Italia and Simon Mercer
- Features Matt King, best known for his role in Peep Show
- Employs theatrical lighting, fragmented imagery, and raw emotion to echo the song’s shifting moods
About the Album Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot will be released on October 17, 2025. Following their acclaimed 2023 albums Tracey Denim and The Twits, the record represents another bold evolution for the trio.
The album features 12 tracks, including:
- Fundraiser
- Marble Arch
- Bad Reputation
- Cowbella
- I Make My Own Dust
- Plastered
- Rooster
- The Lady Vanishes
- Lioness
- Omni Shambles
- Eyepatch
- Some Like It Hot
From punchy rockers to introspective ballads, the record traverses a wide emotional terrain, delivered with cinematic ambition and urgency.
Tour & Release Plans
To support the release of Some Like It Hot, Bar Italia will embark on a major tour across the UK, Europe, and North America this fall. Tour highlights include:
- October 18 – London, The Dome (sold out)
- Stops in Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, and more
- North American shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, and beyond
Why “Fundraiser” Matters
- Cinematic ambition: The track sets the tone for the new album’s narrative scope
- Vocal interplay: The trio’s signature swapping of lead vocals and harmonies shines throughout
- Emotional impact: “Fundraiser” captures vulnerability, desire, and catharsis in equal measure
Where to Listen
“Fundraiser” is now available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. The official video can be viewed on YouTube via Bar Italia’s channel. Pre-orders for Some Like It Hot are now open through Matador Records, with tickets for the upcoming tour also available.
