The Hives Drop Explosive New Single ‘Paint A Picture’ with Vibrant Pop-Art Video

Experience The Hives’ explosive new single ‘Paint A Picture’ packed with their classic rock vibe and a colorful pop-art video.

The Hives’ Latest Single and Video Release

Swedish indie rock legends The Hives have just unleashed their latest single, ‘Paint A Picture’, along with a striking pop-art video that perfectly captures the track’s high-energy spirit.

This song is a highlight from their upcoming seventh studio album, ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’, which is slated for release on August 29 via PIAS. Fans can pre-order or pre-save the album to get ready for what promises to be a spectacular return: Pre-order/pre-save here.

About ‘Paint A Picture’

Staying true to their signature rock essence, The Hives have been performing ‘Paint A Picture’ live at shows, where it quickly became a fan favorite. Now officially available, the band describes the song as:

“A song about trying to convince people and yourself that living outside of society is a good idea. This song has been a fan favourite for ages among the lucky few who have heard it in concert.”
— The Hives

The song’s explosive energy is perfectly visualized in the new pop-art styled video, which you can watch right here:

The Hives’ 2025 UK and European Tour Announced

Exciting news for fans across the UK and Europe: The Hives have announced their 2025 headline tour dates, with Yard Act supporting them on this run. The band will also be touring Australia and North America this summer and fall, bringing the new album’s energy directly to their fans worldwide.

Here are some of the confirmed UK dates:

• November 24 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
• November 26 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
• November 28 – Aviva Studios, Manchester
• November 29 – Alexandra Palace, London

Secure your tickets here if you haven’t yet: Find UK tickets

Complete 2025 UK & European Tour Dates

October
17 – Sentrum Scene, Oslo
18 – KB Hall, Copenhagen
21 – Columbia Halle, Berlin
24 – Zenith, Munich
25 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig
26 – Gasometer, Vienna
28 – Xtra, Zurich
29 – Alcatraz, Milan

November
1 – San Jordi Club, Barcelona
2 – Movistar Arena, Madrid
4 – Sagres Campo Pequeño, Lisbon
19 – Forest National, Brussels
20 – Le Zenith, Paris
22 – AFAS, Amsterdam
24 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
26 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
28 – Aviva Studios, Manchester
29 – Alexandra Palace, London

December
1 – Palladium, Cologne
2 – Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt
3 – Sporthalle, Hamburg
6 – Avicii Arena, Stockholm

The Hives’ Evolution: From Arena Shows to Dynamic Rock

Recently, The Hives’ frontman Pelle Almqvist shared insights about the band’s expanding sound and experience:

“We never thought we really liked the big arena and stadium thing, but it turns out it’s pretty fun. We had a vague idea of what that would be like and basically tried to make an album of 12 singles.”
— Pelle Almqvist

Supporting legendary bands like The Rolling Stones and AC/DC has broadened their outlook, leading them to embrace the “Arena Hives” vibe. Almqvist also reflected on touring with Arctic Monkeys in 2023, saying it was a smart move on their part to add The Hives as support to bring that classic punk rock energy:

“If you throw in The Hives, you get enough of that for them to then play whatever they want. It was a clever move on their part, but we’re also very thankful. It was a very fun tour.”
— Pelle Almqvist

Watch this quick interview snippet for more on their touring experiences and the album’s creation:

Are you ready to jam out to The Hives’ new vibe? How do you think ‘Paint A Picture’ fits in with their classic sound? Let us know your thoughts!

• What album features 'Paint A Picture'?
  The song is part of The Hives’ upcoming seventh album, ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’, releasing August 29.
• When does The Hives' 2025 UK and Europe tour start?
  The tour kicks off in October 2025, starting in Oslo on the 17th.
• Who is supporting The Hives on their UK and European tour?
  Yard Act is the support act for The Hives’ 2025 headline UK and European tour dates.
• Where can fans watch the new music video for ‘Paint A Picture’?
  The official pop-art video is available on YouTube and embedded above in this article.
• Have The Hives toured with other big bands recently?
  Yes, they toured with Arctic Monkeys in 2023 and have opened for The Rolling Stones and AC/DC in past years.

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