‘British Summertime’ is an affable and fun new summery single from Soup and Cigarettes

The track is the first release from the band since the release of their well-received 2022 LP UK DUTY PAID.

The track is the first release from the band since the release of their well-received 2022 LP UK DUTY PAID.

Having emerged in 2022 with an affable and easygoing indie rock charm, Bristol outfit Soup and Cigarettes have continued to cement themselves as a a worthwhile addition to the UK music scene with a string of lush releases, culminating with the release of their debut LP UK DUTY PAID last summer.

This summer, the outfit have released their latest single, the aptly titled ‘British Summertime’, a release that continues to hone in on the more feel-good and charming aspects of their sound. The band and their sound seem to have found a potent mix of modern indie pop and the romantic nostalgia of 80s new wave acts like The Cure and The Smiths, with its sunny appeal and milky guitars making for the perfect addition to your summer playlist, bursting with laid-back, effortlessly captivating poise and charisma. ‘British Summertime’ is a track that is easy to fall in love with and find yourself getting washed away in its carefree, nostalgic warmth.