Indie-rock band Low Lying Sun release their second EP 'Did You Mean It?' on February 17th alongside new single "Brother'
LISTEN TO “DID YOU MEANT IT?” HERE
WATCH EPONYMOUS SINGLE “LOW LYING SUN” (LIVE AT RICHMOND SOUND STUDIOS) HERE
After the rapturous response to their critically-acclaimed debut EP “Hymn To Say Goodbye” in April last year, which featured on BBC Introducing East’s Weekly Vibe and Spotify’s NMF (UK), New Noise, Hot New Bands, and Fresh Finds Rock playlists, as well as tastemakers CLASH, WONDERLAND and Record of the Day, Essex-based outfit Low Lying Sun return to deliver their hotly-tipped sophomore EP “Did You Mean It?”, showcased by the new lead single “Brother”.
Featuring their roaring comeback single “Heaven Knows”, which arrived at the end of 2022, alongside recent eponymous outing, “Did You Mean It?” aims to reflect the progressive vision that band have been developing since their debut collection. Acting as a continuation of their evolution so far, their second outing promises bigger and more anthemic offerings that elevates their dynamic direction to date.
Speaking about the new EP, they said, “Did You Mean It?” feels like the second chapter of the story told in our debut EP “Hymn To Say Goodbye”. The songs on both were written around the same time and share a lot of the same characteristics. Both are quite ambitious in the sound they try to achieve and both are very introspective. Although, with Brother, the narrative shifts slightly with a more objective viewpoint, before returning to the very personal “I’ll dig for you, brother”. We, as a band, love alternative versions of songs and Why Did It End In Love is almost like a cover of our own song. We recorded, produced and mixed the track ourselves and it allowed us to show a slightly different side to the music that we’ve released so far."
Showcased by the newly unveiled effort “Brother”, their latest gem focuses more on the narrative-driven element this new EP looks to project. With each verse its own miniature tale all threaded together through a warm and progressive direction, it stands as one of the more captivating entries on their newest collection.
Adding about “Brother”, they said, "With Brother, each verse in the song is a snapshot of a different story. They all share the same theme, where someone is looking at their life and wondering how it could have been different, ending with the phrase “you could have been someone, someone else instead”. However, the song finishes on a more hopeful note, “I’ll dig for you, brother”, and is meant as an offering of help to try and see if things can work out."
This week the band also shared a live recording of their eponymous single “Low Lying Sun”. Recorded live during their sessions at Richmond Sound Studios, these new visuals look to elevate the raw and intimate nature in which Low Lying Sun perform their euphoric material. Despite their usually anthemic aesthetic, they rein in their soaring direction to deliver a performance filled with warmth and heartfelt beauty. Watch it HERE
Adding about the new video, they said, "It all came about quite quickly and organically, we were already in the studio recording and it’s a beautiful, brilliant space, so we decided to film there. Noah phoned his friend Tommy Davis, who is a brilliant videographer and the next day we shot and recorded a few songs."
Since the release of their initial EP, Low Lying Sun have been extremely busy on the UK’s live circuit as well. Headlining the Communion New Music Club Night in Margate, supporting The Natives on their recent UK tour, as well as joining Peach Fuzz, Low Hummer, and Daytime TV during their London shows, and making a festival appearance at Live At Leeds to name a few. The band have also been featured on the soundtrack to Made In Chelsea on three separate occasions.
Formed by frontman Michael Hemmings, guitarist Ross Connell, bassist Matt Chan, and drummer Noah Booth, Low Lying Sun’s music is lively and introspective, combining ambitious orchestrations, earnest storytelling, and an energy that feels at once both fresh and timeless.
Bringing inflections from both sides of the Atlantic, they carve their own brand of alternative music, far greater than the sum of its parts. Low Lying Sun’s lyrics escape present disaster and search through nostalgia. They invite listeners to rejoice in the time and love that they’ve wasted, providing a commentary of loss over the band’s ambitious instrumentation.
Signed to Jamie Scott & Colin Barlow’s BSW Music, releasing through partnership with LAB Records, the band quickly cemented themselves throughout 2022 with their first EP ‘Hymn To Say Goodbye’, alongside countless high-profile live performances as well.
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Feb 17 @ Signature Brew Haggerston - London
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