Oxford 6-piece The People Versus return with the alluring, atmospheric new single ‘Lonely Teen’
Having made a big impression with their first few releases following radio play across BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X, the band continue to grow release on release, building on their already polished and unique indie-come-dream-pop sound.
Beguiling, atmospheric but still tight and musically pointed track, ‘Lonely Teen’ manages to perfectly balance sonic depth with catchy vocal lines, creating a stunning sense of space over the understated but none-the-less driving bass and rhythm section which pulls the track forwards.
Swelling synths and fading guitar lines surround Alice’s fragile, ethereal and emotive lead vocal as dappled electronics glide in and out capturing an air of Cocteau Twins era 4AD.
Carrying a strong message, the track talks about Alice’s journey of coming out and the feeling’s surrounding it.
The band explain:“Lonely Teen was written after guiding a close friend through their coming out and the reflection it caused about Alice’s own coming out as Non-Binary and Asexual. It’s a song about difficult conversations.”
The track is launched alongside the band’s new website ‘Let The Words Out’, an anonymous platform which provides support through community without endangering individuals.
