Lucas Renney, former frontman of ace, XL signed Sunderland pop band The Golden Virgins has recently released a solo LP on Brille records, home to The Knife and Envelopes amongst others.
‘Strange Glory’ (album artwork pictured above) was released on Monday 12th October on CD and all digital formats. The album was produced by former Cocteau Twin and now Bella Union boss Simon Raymonde and features various members of Midlake alongside Stephanie Dosen on backing vocals and orchestral arrangements by Fiona Brice.
The songs have a wonderfully poetic and reflective, autumnal feel to them and the album is comparable to a classic from Will Oldham or Leonard Cohen. It is very melodic, memorable and beautifully arranged.
To listen to some tracks and find out about forthcoming live shows, go to Lucas’s Myspace.To order the album go to Rough Trade Shops
Spotlight Extras and deleted scenes!
A couple of new North East bands to look out for: Jimmy and the Sounds Coal Train
Unmissable live action from around the region over the next few weeks:
20/10: The Twilight Sad at The Cluny
21/10: Dananananaykroyd & Dinosaur Pile Up at The Cluny
25/10: DJ Vadim at The Cluny
28/10: Little Comets at The O2 Academy
2 31/10: The Brute Chorus, Youves & Shapes at Uncle Alberts, Middlesbrough
31/10: Blk Jks (pictured above) & B>E>A>K & Ever Since the Lake Caught Fire at The Cluny
05/11: Portions for Foxes presents Daniel Johnston & Laura Marling at The Sage
07/11: Our Beat is Correct presents: Manila Chapter, B>E>A>K, Seamonster, Small Screen Light Show & Brilliant Mind.
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