Newcomers from the Black Nation, Lydons, have returned with their second single ‘Charley’, following with the noise and intent of ‘TONGUE’, the debut launched earlier this yr. The observe has been launched by Magic Backyard Recordings — a three way partnership between Warner Music Group, Magic Backyard Studios, and Revolver Data.
‘TONGUE’ supplied their unveiling with a way of rawness and an uncompromising nature. ‘Charley’ now takes a brand new flip, channelling the power into arpeggios that give method right into a roaring indie sound. It’s nonetheless explosive, little question, and its sense of urgency echoes the spirit of the brand new champions of the UK and Eire scenes.
Within the band’s phrases, “‘Charley’ is a love letter to our childhood. The lengthy summer time days when nothing mattered besides the second. It’s about rising up within the Black Nation, kicking a ball round till the solar went down, and holding on to the magic that formed us. We wrote it to honour the folks and locations that made us who we’re: household, buddies, and the uncooked fantastic thing about atypical moments. There’s pleasure in it, but additionally a unhappiness that these days can’t come again. The refrain hook, ‘Charlie please’, is us calling out to a time when issues felt easy and full of sunshine. It’s nostalgic, however not caught previously, and it’s about carrying that feeling with us to assist discover energy in remembering the place we began.”
Shortly carving out their place, Lydons brim with post-punk ethos and have already acquired loads of radio airplay. It’s early days, however they’ve a uniqueness that isn’t discovered day-after-day. So give them a pay attention, and also you’ll be among the many first, however the first of many nonetheless.
‘Charley’ is out now!