“This was written as a love song for Paul’s girlfriend. He had a job working construction one summer and came up with the lyrics almost as a sort of Springsteen parody, they’re very blue-collar.”
“The Key To Life On Earth reflects on mundanity and hostility. I suppose it’s set in suburbia much like my hometown. The video sees two people, who are very similar, in conflict with each other,
Teddy will also be special guest to John Grant on his re-scheduled UK and Ireland tour which includes a show at the Alexandra Palace Theatre on 5th September.
<< Oh I miss you most at six feet apart/ When you’re right outside my window/ But can’t ride inside my car/ I miss your smile/ Feels like miles/ Six feet apart>>
“For me, making music in the Covid-19 quarantine has probably been the only positive to come out of a tragedy like this. All the pressure I normally feel when working on music is lifted.”
“Learning to sing a song like this and giving it the respect it deserves meant really studying it with microscopic detail and then trying to forget it all again.”
The group’s first two albums, ‘Nouvelle Vague’ (2004) and ‘Bande A Part’ (2006) defined their unique sound with Bossa versions of New Wave Classics.
“Stark is a seriously good songwriter and a captivating performer bringing a much-needed female voice to the indie scene, like a Patti Smith for the Instagram generation.” – GQ
“Lola Young has the most powerful and affecting voice we’ve heard in some time…the young singer is gaining ground fast.” Dummy
“’Chasing’ is all about recognising the fact that I had an unhealthy relationship with love. I was attracted to the same type of guy: the James Dean, rock and roll, bad boy”