Baxter Dury was born in 1971. A musician and the author of the memoir Chaise Longue. Son of Ian Dury, frontman of the Blockheads, and artist Betty Rathmell. In 1977, he appeared on the cover of New Boots and Panties, his father’s debut solo album. He was just six years old. Baxter comments clearly on his past.
Baxter Dury released his first EP in 2002, a full 25 years after appearing on the cover of his father’s album. Since then, he’s carved out a consistent career defined by spoken-word vocals, synth-driven arrangements and a dry, observational style.
Check out Baxter Dury’s latest release below!
His latest release, Allbarone, includes the single “Return of the Sharp Heads” featuring J Grrey. It’s a playful, confident track with a driving bassline and a shimmering, understated melody. Built for summer, it highlights just how comfortable and in command Dury has become in his sound.
“The succession people, the absolute return of the sharp heads”
The track has this building sense of doom with vocals from JGrrey relieving the build. Her sound sits so well in this mix. This was the first we had heard of her. This track gives so many reasons to check more of her work out. Floating vocals offset the low cynicism of Dury making the track this catch and throw operation dotted with electronic breaks between.
The rising close of the song with the arpeggiated notes and high-pitched beeps as the vocals take the focus.
“Gold Lapels, Stop That Laughing”.
The track sits nicely across electronic, pop and psychedelic without sounding clichéd. No easy feat. Baxter drops ridiculous Sleaford Mod worthy lines in his iconic strong accent and witty timing.
Releases from Baxter Dury in 2025: Allbarone
Baxter Dury will release his ninth studio album, “Allbarone“, on September 12, 2025, via Heavenly Recordings.
The record marks a notable collaboration with producer Paul Epworth his first album project in over five years. Available on CD, black vinyl, and an exclusive Venetian Marble Blue edition, limited signed copies are being offered exclusively through Bandcamp.
The album began taking shape after a backstage meeting between Dury and Epworth at Glastonbury 2024, following Dury’s acclaimed set on The Park Stage. Recording sessions kicked off months later at The Church Studios in North London.