Tears (ft. Louisa Johnson)

We say

Likely to dominate charts worldwide all summer long, the sudden return of Clean Bandit sees them hook up with the 2015 X Factor winner Louisa Johnson for this instantly-appealing smash and future karaoke classic. Released today (May 27) and set to give the band their fifth UK Top 5 hit, it’s a collaboration that works perfectly for both partners. Louisa’s vocals are delivered with confidence and defiance as she gives her peers like Ariana Grande a run for her money when it comes to range and runs. Clean Bandit’s production and songwriting skills make the whole track go off like a rocket within the first minute. And it’s all set to a clean garagey-pop rhythm that screams out to be heard blasting away in the sunshine. Capital and Bauer stations added it to their latest playlist a few days ago, ready for this weekend, and the Radio 1 premiere this morning is backed up tomorrow (May 28) with a debut performance of the song on the Britain’s Got Talent ITV primetime final. It’s undeniable world-class pop that defies the odds and shows the UK really do this better than anyone else. A mighty tune.

Contact

Label: Callum Caulfield, Atlantic Records UK, +44 (0)20 7938 5587
Publishing: David Ventura, Sony ATV, +44 (0)20 3059 3157
National Radio: Damian Christian / Phil Youngman, Atlantic Records UK, +44 (0)20 7938 5590 / +44 (0)20 7938 5591
Regional Radio: Carrie Curtis, Atlantic Records UK, +44 (0)20 7938 5592
Press: Claire Coster, Atlantic Records, +44 (0)20 7938 5562
Online: Julien Vier, Atlantic Records UK, +44 (0)7368 2738
TV: Holly Marshall, Atlantic Records UK, +44 (0)20 7938 5535
Club: Tracey Webb, Power, +44 (0)20 8932 3030
Live: Alex Hardee, Coda Agency, +44 (0)20 7017 2500
Management: Iain Watt / Alistair White, Machine Management, +44 (0)20 7923 3502