This debut single by new London six-piece Black Country, New Road entitled 'Athen's, France' is one of the weirdest, yet most delightful songs I have heard in a long time.
From the critically acclaimed Speedy Wunderground record label based out of the Brixton and surrounding areas - this single is another string to their ecletic bow.
This is a sprawling epic of young life in London, talking about sex and the fear of it -
an ever expanding world as horizons broaden. This track starts off one way and yet goes down other unexpected avenues reminiscent of a labyrinth with no clear direction or reckoning of where it will go.
The single is out on limited 7" vinyl (250 copies) and digital from 8th March via Speedy Wunderground. The expression is symptomatic of the turnaround of the song production which was produced in a session on a Sunday in January 2019, having only been written the day before then mastered/mixed on the Wednesday after. The urgency is captured in this snapshot of young life.
Black Country, New Road have some live dates including 26th January at Moth Club, Hackney a huge all-dayer event at Label Mates Festival. Tickets are available here
My thanks to One Beat PR for the link.
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