The Lottery Winners have launched their new single,’Let Me Down’, that includes Boy George.
The video for the tune pays homage to the legacy of George’s profession by means of equality and paving the way in which for a youthful technology of artists. It options George and The Lottery Winners bringing the tune’s brilliant components to life with a neon-draped efficiency, in addition to starring This Is England actor Will Travis.
“Filming the video felt like a wonderful fever dream,” shared frontman Thom Rylance. “I used to be on this unusual neon world laughing and singing with Boy George. He’s most likely the nicest and most fascinating individual I’ve ever met.”
‘Let Me Down’ got here from Rylance’s curiosity in researching pop icons and understanding what makes a tune a traditional. He shared that he was listening to a whole lot of Boy George’s music and ended up writing a tune for him to sing with out realising it.
Of the only, Boy George mentioned: “It’s an earworm! It’s the catchiest tune I’ve ever heard… after ‘Karma Chameleon’!”
In a current interview with NME, Rylance shared: “George’s voice on ‘Let Me Down’ is chilling. I get goosebumps listening to it. I used to be presupposed to sing the second verse, however George sang all of it. I assumed: ‘I can’t delete Boy George’s vocal and put mine on as an alternative. Clearly not!’ I’m within the background someplace as an alternative.”
‘Let Me Down’ is the third single launched from The Lottery Winner’s upcoming album ‘Nervousness Substitute Remedy’ – set for launch on April 28 by way of Fashionable Sky.
The brand new LP chronicles a yr within the lifetime of Rylance, together with struggles along with his psychological well being. ‘Nervousness Substitute Remedy’ has been previewed with its opening tune ‘Fear’, written when Rylance was at his lowest ebb.
In the meantime, the band is about to embark on tour subsequent month. Take a look at the dates beneath and get tickets right here.
April 2023
4 – Sheffield, Leadmill
9 – Schijndel, Netherlands, Paaspop Competition
10 – Amsterdam, Paradiso
12 – Liverpool, O2 Academy 2
13 – Norwich, Epic Studios
14 – Oxford, Bullingdon
15 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
16 – Hertford, Corn Trade
18 – Birmingham, Mama Roux
19 – Glasgow, Room 2
20 – Leeds, Brudenell
21 – Middlesborough, Empire
22 – Warrington, Parr Corridor
23 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
25 – Exeter, Phoenix
26 – Bristol, Thekla
27 – Brighton, Patterns
28 – Southampton, Engine Rooms
29 – London, Lafayette
Could 2023
2 – Stoke Sugarmill
3 – Grimsby Docks Academy
27 – Dwell At Leeds In The Park Competition
28 – Manchester Neighbourhood Competition
June 2023
15 – Isle of Wight Competition
August 2023
12 – Boardmasters Competition, Cornwall
19 – This Feeling By The Sea Competition
