| Norway’s Cocktail Slippers Announce New Single “Back Where You Belong” Digital Single Out September 19, 2025 via Wicked Cool Records;U.S. Tour Runs September 28 – October 11, 2025 Pre-Save Here |
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| Photo: Glenn Røkeberg Oslo’s Rock ’n’ Roll Queens Return With Road-Tested AnthemOslo, Norway — Acclaimed all-girl rock band Cocktail Slippers return September 19 with their electrifying new single, “Back Where You Belong”(Wicked Cool Records). Known for their fearless blend of retro cool and modern firepower, the Oslo quintet delivers an anthem built for the open road and the stage—two places where they truly belong.The band explains:“‘Back Where You Belong’ is an ode to touring! The feeling you get when you hit the road again with new songs to play, the excitement of meeting new people, crowds, and fans. We belong on stage; we love new adventures and playing live shows. Roll down your car window, lean your elbow out and feel the wind in your hair. Here comes the soundtrack of the road as The Cocktail Slippers take you back where you belong.”Recorded at Propeller Studios in Osloand co-produced by Cocktail Slippers, Mike Hartung, and Stevie Van Zandt, the single marks the first taste of the band’s forthcoming sixth studio album. It was mixed by Hartung and mastered by Morgan Nicolaisen. Already road-tested, “Back Where You Belong” follows a whirlwind 2025 for Cocktail Slippers: a star turn on the Underground Garage Cruise in Miami(sharing stages with Social Distortion, The Hellacopters, L7, Rocket From The Crypt, X, Supersuckers, and more) and a high-energy set at Norway’s Tons of Rock Festival before tens of thousands of fans.As one of the first bands handpicked by Stevie Van Zandt for his Wicked Cool Records roster, Cocktail Slippers have been fixtures in Little Steven’s Underground Garage and the international garage rock scene for nearly two decades. Their blend of swagger, melody, and grit has earned worldwide acclaim, with Rolling Stoneonce raving:“In full hosanna, Cocktail Slippers sound a lot like the Go-Go’s but with gats instead of L.A. cheer, and a mule kick in their high heels. It’s all retro action but written and detonated with the study and delight of modern rock & roll women in constant touch with their inner filly.”Kicking off a week after the single’s release, the band will embark on their fifth U.S. tour in two years, joined on select dates by Wicked Cool labelmates Soraia:Sep. 28 – Ringwood, NJ – Live at DrewsSep. 29 – Hightstown, NJ – Randy Ellis Man CaveSep. 30 – Hightstown, NJ – Randy Ellis Man CaveOct. 2 – New Haven, CT – Cafe Nine (w/ Soraia)Oct. 3 – New York, NY – Berlin Under A (w/ Soraia)Oct. 4 – Boston, MA – Midway CafeOct. 5 – Portland, ME – Geno’s (w/ Soraia)Oct. 7 – Pawtucket, RI – News Cafe (w/ Soraia, Typhoid Mary, So Many Dangers)Oct. 9 – New London, CT – Golden Street (w/ Soraia)Oct. 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Milkboy (w/ Soraia, The Idiot Kids)Oct. 11 – Denville, NJ – Sweet Vinyl Café (w/ Soraia)About Cocktail SlippersFormed in Oslo, Cocktail Slippers are a five-piece all-female rock ’n’ roll band drawing inspiration from ’60s girl group harmonies, garage grit, and punk energy—reimagined with a modern edge. Over five studio albums and countless worldwide tours, they’ve built a reputation as one of the fiercest live acts in rock, winning fans across the globe with their explosive performances and infectious songs.Currently finishing work on their sixth studio album, Cocktail Slippers show no signs of slowing down—only gearing up for more adventures, more tours, and more high-voltage rock ’n’ roll. Cocktail Slippers: Maria Storaas (aka Smash): drums | Sara Andersson (aka Vega): guitar | StineBendiksen (aka Rocket Queen): guitar | Astrid Waller (aka Sugar Cane): bass | SiljeHope (aka Hope): vocals“Back Where You Belong” will be available on all digital platforms September 19, 2025 via Wicked Cool Records.Pre-save now: https://orcd.co/cocktailslippersbackbelong |