Sam's tone switches between excitable and matter-of-fact, highlighting that the band has come to terms with their legendary status. There's a freedom that comes with being a band for so long, and the band's continued success is opening creative doors for them that previously may have been shut. The band hasn't hid their admiration of hip-hop, with Sam confident that 'hip-hop has become the rock 'n' roll of the last decade', and their collaboration with Open Mike Eagle, Nice To See You, feels like a left-turn for the band that even a few years ago wouldn't have eventuated. The new album is an evolution of the band's sound, and feels like an instance of the shackles being thrown off in terms of experimentation. Keeps your mind from wandering too far from what you’re doing, knowing that you’ve got that new one coming up in a couple of songs.' The band's eventual goal is to have the 'whole album learnt', so they can have a revolving setlist each night, keeping things fun and fresh for both the band, and the crowd.

I think that’s nice though, keeps you on your toes during the setlist. 'There’s certainly a sense of nervousness around playing the newer stuff. However, Sam feels that having new music prevents this from being the case, and talks about the excitement of having new music to play. Given the band's extensive touring, there's always the risk of the setlist feeling stale.

It's early in the morning, and it's fair to say that the celebration of the first Dublin show went into the wee hours. When we caught him, Two Door Cinema Club had just wrapped up the first of two shows in Dublin, a place that the band holds dear to their heart. As he explains, the best thing about having a new album is 'being able to play shows again'. Speaking to Sam, there's an immediate sense of excitement around having new music available to play live.

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