The Original Counties announce debut album just as it sounds
And share the final single “Dividing Lines”
April 17, 2024
Photo by Alex Amoros
of London Home counties crackling with infectious energy on “Dividing Lines”, the last single before their debut album, Exactly as it appears, hits stores May 3 via Submarine Cat Records. This electric track serves as a starting point for the band's sound, promising an album with diverse influences and a “fun, exploratory way of thinking.”
The inspiration for “Dividing Lines” struck singer Will Harrison during walks in the English countryside. Witnessing limited access to land sparked a thoughtful exploration of social exclusion, both in land ownership and in the music industry itself.
Sonically, “Dividing Lines” combines a 2000s pop sensibility with the infectious energy of Confidence Man, drawing on LCD Soundsystem's mastery of the alt-dancefloor and Talking Heads' artistic spirit Stay in the light/”Speaking in tongues» season. The National Counties certainly seem to be a collective that isn't afraid to push the boundaries and forge their own distinct sonic identity.
With a UK tour starting in May and festival appearances at The Great Escape, Deer Shed and Dot to Dot already secured, the Home Counties are set for a busy year
May 3 – Third Man Blue Basement, London (album release)
May 5, Sound City, Liverpool
May 7 – YES Underground, Manchester
8 May – Broadcast, Glasgow
9 May – FOCUS Wales, Wrexham
10 May – Headrow House, Leeds
11 May – Are You Listening festival, Reading
May 13 – Hare + Hounds 2, Birmingham
May 14 – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
May 17 – The Great Escape, Brighton
18 May – Get Together festival, Sheffield
May 22 – Oslo, London
May 25 – Dot 2 Dot, Bristol
26 May – Dot 2 Dot, Nottingham
July 28 – Deer festival
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