some of it was true!

Manchester fourpiece The Heartbreaks are playing a couple of London shows as March turns to April, giving SOIWT all the excuse to need to flag them up.  They play atmospheric, pretty rock-pop songs that encourage eye-closing and giddy feelings.  Each one’s fast, but never overly intense or complicated; the most notable touch is Matthew’s expressive vocals, capable of both flinty chattiness and broad chorus sweeps.  Quirky hooks here and there add to the mix, and there’s a general euphoria and singalonability (dictionary it, Collins) that’s mightily appealing and a little bit classic.

Those aforementioned gigs are an in-store at Pure Groove on Weds 31 March, promoting single Liar, My Dear (video above) and a headline show at Barfly on Fri 2 April (tickets).

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MP3: The Heartbreaks – Elegy-on-Sea  (very kindly provided by the band)