‘French Letters In The Sand’ (matda056) is the magnificent second preview of the forthcoming surf and shoegaze inspired album ‘To Surf With Love’ (matcd099) from Scottish stalwarts Bubblegum Lemonade. The song fades in with our protagonist daydreaming and remembering the voice of his ex before the dream is punctured by descending surf guitars and a backing track moving between Motown and driving surf drums and guitars.
The EP also features two exclusive non-album b-sides: ‘The Hottest Day Of The Year’ is a commentary on global warming packaged as Byrds-inspired summery jangle pop with 12-string guitars, surf strumming and drumming, and dynamic production; while final track ‘Maybe Someday’ is a mid-tempo hypnotic song recorded for a radio session around the time of the ‘Sophomore Release’ album in 2010 and featuring more jangling 12-string guitars, a groovy 60s bass line, and a Madchester backing track reminiscent of the Stone Roses.
‘French Letters In The Sand’ is available now from the Matinée shop and the usual streaming services, and the 12-track album ‘To Surf With Love’ is released 28 October!