“Although [the video] It's emotional and sometimes hard to watch, it's a reminder of why we're releasing the music.” says BLITZ VEGA guitarist Kav Sandhu (formerly of Happy Mondays) of the newly released “Love City” video which pulls footage from when the band (made up of Kav and legendary The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke) were immersed in the process of making your feature film. long-awaited debut album northern knight (release date: September 27, 2024 via FutureSonic Records).
As Andy's posthumous album, Lords of the north is a bittersweet celebration of the late seminal bassist's decades-long impact on the world of music and is a testament to the power and impact he continues to have. Kav adds: “It's fantastic to see how happy and focused Andy was in all the images we captured during the recording of the Blitz Vega album. It really shows in the video. Blitz Vega is Andy Rourke. “Andy Rourke is Blitz Vega.”
Like Blitz Vega's previous singles, which have fused all manner of indie and alternative sounds from both sides of the Atlantic, “Love City” is driven by chugging beats, twangy bass, and the sleek, wasted rush of classic New York punk from the '70s with those and it's all about those wild, sun-drenched, fast-paced quintessential Los Angeles nights as a backdrop.
“The thrill of going out, letting your hair down and forgetting about your problems, enjoying the variety of life that Los Angeles had to offer… This song is about experiencing your own individual journey but ultimately ending up in the same place.” and the same mentality as the people you met. meet on the way. You can see it simply as the magic of a great night out where everything falls into place or a life journey that shapes the way you think. But I hope it makes you smile a little. It's a happy song.”
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“Love City” joins previous singles “Disconnected,” “Strong Forever” (featuring Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr), “LA Vampire,” and “Lost & Found” in the preview. Knight of the North. Titled in honor of Andy, who, as a Mancunian, was a “knight of the north” The 10-track album documents the duo's time together: a record informed by their creative connection, their brotherhood, and the spirit of moving forward in the face of the overwhelming challenges of Andy's illness amid the pandemic lockdown.
However, if you read the album without knowing its context or backstory, you'll discover a record that, in various turns, inspires with escapist exuberance, hits hard with swaggering rock 'n' roll hooks, and offers unexpectedly unorthodox touches. especially the swooning strings of “High Gravity” and the raspy, big-beat percussion of its final track, “Pass The Gun.”
Kav's other promise to Andy was to take BLITZ VEGA on tour. This started with a recent show at London's Scala, and more live performances are in the works; Expect more news on that front to be revealed soon. Joining Kav in BLITZ VEGA's live band are Asa Brown (keyboards/backing vocals), Rex Roulette (guitar), Greg Gent (guitar/backing vocals), Craig Eriksson (drums) and George Yelding (bass).
Northern Gentleman will be released on September 27, 2024.
Knights of the North song list
Disconnected
Strong Forever (feat. Johnny Marr)
hole in my heart
Big nose
I got lost
Lost and found
high gravity
city of love
Los Angeles Vampire
pass the gun
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