11 Feb 2016

Rectifier

Spring King

Island

WE SAY

Spring King are the Manchester-based band who jumped into the spotlight last summer, much to their surprise, when Zane Lowe selected their song City to launch Apple’s Beats 1 service. At the time they were unsigned, but now comes their major label debut. Released today (February 11) after its premiere as Annie Mac's Hottest Record last night, it’s a tight, urgent sound that has echoes of Manc heroes from the Factory Records golden era, but remains distinctly a product of now - lyrically dark and moody yet with a frenetic driving rhythm pushing it all along, and it grows with every play. They’ve started a headline UK tour which lands in London for a sold-out NME show at the 100 Club next Tuesday (February 16). This song is a first taste of what to expect from their debut album later this year, and they’ve just been announced as support on Kaiser Chiefs’ big summer gigs. With plays already across the board from Clara, Greg, Annie, Huw & Phil at Radio 1 and a place on 6 Music's A List, these boys could easily end up being one of the hottest British breakthrough acts of the year. 

CONTACTS

Label: Phil Day, Island, +44 (0)20 7471 5147
Publishing: Copyright Control
National Radio: Chris Bellam, +44 (0)20 8870 9912
Regional Radio: Will Puxley, Island - +44 (0)20 7471 5182
Press & Online: Chris Fraser / Ivano Maggiulli, Brace Yourself PR +44 (0)20 3222 0036
Live: Jason Edwards, CODA, +44 (0)20 7017 2500
Management: Claire Southwick, Primitive Management 

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