The debut single ‘Real Tears’ (matinée 090) from new English band Seabirds is just back from the pressing plant so you lucky ducks can order your very own copy now from the Matinée shop! Fresh off an appearance at this summer’s Indietracks Festival, the Nottingham five-piece has delivered the perfect debut featuring superb melodies, multiple guitars, soaring male vocals, and great female harmonies.
The title track is a catchy and absolutely irresistible song set in the North West of England. A story about the first time you see somebody cry, the song starts with a carefully strummed guitar and male vocals but layers in rhythm guitars, female backing vocals, and dynamic percussion before reaching its dramatic conclusion. The song is now featured on our Soundcloud and the player below if you’d like a preview. Flipside ‘Oh Buoy!’ turns up the guitars for a song about the excitement of a new relationship, and showcases some ace 60s jangle, more female harmonies, and a pretty excellent guitar solo. Top quality stuff.
The single recalls contemporary Scottish legends Belle and Sebastian if they grew up in a tougher part of town or the American band Voxtrot sifted through an English pop filter. It’s a very promising start for a young band and an excellent addition to the Matinée discography.
The 7″ is pressed on transparent sea blue vinyl in a limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies. The official release date is September 24 but you can get a copy RIGHT NOW exclusively from the Matinée shop where you’ll also find smashing new 7″ singles from Math and Physics Club, The Steinbecks, and Bubblegum Lemonade plus a host of other great releases.