Xander and the Keys are set to release their 3rd Single “Faux Embrace” on the 11th February. The song is inspired from a poem by Abdul Rauf Benlagha and in his words “Faux embrace was born out of a false connection one can sometimes have with reality. This, in part was observed through the malaise of being a mature adult”. Deep words indeed but I can’t help think that many who listen to the song will totally understand exactly what he means from personal experiences.
The single is quite a departure from anything that the band have released before and the first with the band’s new line up. The single kicks off with a little ambient bass before Xander’s intense vocals kick in alongside some impressive layered guitars. The tune has a huge amount of depth and with each listen you can hear something different going on. The combination of a more pronounced rhythm section and some impressive guitar work shows a great new direction from the band who are set to release the single via the signup platform in connection with Island records.
The band have announced a tour to coincide with the single release on the following dates:
February
10th Sheffield, Rocking Chair
11th Bournemouth, Chaplin’s Cellar Bar
12th London, Fiddlers Elbow
17th Southampton, The Hobbit
18th Nottingham, Running Horse
23rd Bournemouth, OíNeillís
25th Cricketers Arms, Wimborne
Members
Xander Allen (Vocals/guitar)
Richard Barker (Drums)
Dan Edwards (Lead guitar)
James Morel (Bass)
Links
http://www.xandkeys.com
https://www.facebook.com/pg/XanderAndTheKeys
Contact
Manager: Luke Adams – mbmmanagement@live.com
Words by David Chinery (Chinners).
