Burgeoning Brighton rock band Slung have released their new single ‘Collider’, which is emblematic of vocalist Katie Oldham’s supreme storytelling prowess. Originally worked on by bassist Vlad Matveikov with Zac Jackson of fellow Brighton band El Moono, the track has a bass heavy, ominous feel as Oldham’s voice floats hypnotically over its pulsating instrumental. “I kept most of Zac’s melodies as I really like the simplicity and drawn out syllables,” she says. “For the lyrics, I came up with a new narrative for this one based on the psych-infused nature of the tune. They tell the story of a cult who are ruled by a deity they refer to as the ‘ritual prophet’ and whom they converse with through the use of psychedelics.”
‘Collider’ will feature on Slung’s debut album ‘In Ways’, which is set for release via Fat Dracula on 2nd May. They’ve also announced an extensive UK tour in May to celebrate the full length,
SLUNG ON TOUR:
02 May Winchester – The Railway Inn
03 May Brighton – Green Door Store
04 May Cheltenham – Frog & Fiddle
05 May Reading – Purple Turtle
09 May Northampton – The Garibaldi
15 May Guildford – The Boileroom
16 May Nottingham – JT Soar
17 May Norwich – Voodoo Daddy’s
23 May Bristol – Exchange (basement)
24 May Cardiff – Paradise Garden
29 May Tunbridge Wells – Forum (basement)
30 May Leeds – Wharf Chambers
31 May London – The Victoria
06 June Alton – The Lounge Bar