Strapped with a powerful wall of shoegaze-y guitars, bouncy percussion and irresistible vocal harmonies, trio Our Girl break the emotional dam with new single ‘What You Told Me’.
The latest taken from the band’s much-anticipated new album The Good Kind (out November 8 via Bella Union) is an expressive piece of art which encapsulates everything that is Our Girl; intimate vocals, warm melodies and dynamic instrumentals.
Exploring themes of sexuality, relationships, community, and illness, Our Girl’s trademark dynamics permeate the record. ‘What You Told Me’ reflects on the relief and sudden joy felt when things get better after a stretch of struggle & having someone in your life to share it with.
The weather breaks, and suddenly the world opens up a bit, it all comes into focus and things that felt impossible feel exciting and more in reach. This new song comes just after the album’s acclaimed title track “The Good Kind,” an orchestral-pop beauty featuring input from Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa, who helped bring the song to life in its early stages.
Singer/guitarist Soph Nathan said: “This song’s about seeing illness affect someone I love. It’s about the heartbreak in that, but also the comfort and joy in the moments of respite. It always makes life a bit better to share in it with someone else, even if it feels like the odds are against you sometimes.”
The forthcoming album was, recorded at Rockfield Studios and produced by alt-rock legend John Parish (PJ Harvey, Sparklehorse), Fern Ford (The Big Moon, Prima Queen) and Soph Nathan herself.
Brighton’s Our Girl have announced a slew of UK in-store appearances in addition to their extensive UK tour. All dates + tickets are here.
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