UNVEIL ETHEREAL NEW TRACK‘WISHING WELL’
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TAKEN FROM THE NEW ALBUM‘BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME’
OUT ON 27TH OCTOBER 2023
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Sundara Karma have unveiled ethereal new single ‘Wishing Well’
With lyrical themes steeped in melancholy, a wash of sublime guitars and vivid synths uplift the track sonically as frontman Oscar Pollock contemplates what could have been…
Elaborating on ‘Wishing Well’ Oscar says, “’Wishing Well’ is probably the saddest song on the album. There are a lot of things that I feel I’ve gotten wrong in my life, decisions I’ve made that I look back on with a sort of disgust. It can be quite painful thinking about the ‘what ifs’ – ‘what if I tried harder in that relationship’ or ‘what if I had persevered for longer’ etc. With this mood in mind, ‘Wishing Well’ is a pretty gloomy track, giving voice to all the lives I missed out on living.”
The track is taken from the four-piece’s new album ‘Better Luck Next Time’, recorded with producer Rich Turvey (Blossoms, Courteeners, The Wombats), and is a collection of nine songs which explode with the exuberant indie effervescence that informed the sound of the band’s debut album. To celebrate the release of their third studio album, Sundara Karma will also be hitting the road on an extensive UK tour planned for this November and December. It sees the band take on eighteen headline gigs around the UK this winter, culminating in a dazzling show in the capital at Electric Ballroom in Camden on the 13th December.
Earlier this summer Sundara Karma made their triumphant return with brand new singles ‘Friends of Mine’ and ‘Baby Blue’. Revisiting their euphoric indie roots, whilst simultaneously ushering in a new era for the four-piece, their comeback is a rallying call to arms, soaked in shimmering guitar riffs and big, bolstered percussion, much akin to the sounds pouring out of their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect’.
Sundara Karma’s introspective lyrics, infectious melodies, and captivating performances have always been at the band’s core, as they continue to charm listeners and carve out their own unique space in the indie rock sphere. Their commitment to artistic growth and exploration promises exciting things to come for both the band and their dedicated fan base.
After gaining significant recognition for their undeniable knack to craft an iconic, indie banger with the release of their debut album ‘Youth Is Only Ever Fun in Retrospect’ in 2017, the band have seen scores of critical acclaim come their way – from NME, Rolling Stone UK, DIY, Dork and countless other glowing reviews, to BBC Radio playlisting and selling out two shows at Brixton Academy. The widespread scintillating furore has also transcended column inches and streaming figures to form one of indie’s most loyal fanbases of the past decade.
Comprising of four childhood friends, members Oscar Pollock (vocals, guitar), Ally Baty (guitar), Dom Cordell (bass), and Haydn Evans (drums) are known for their high octane live performances, and quickly built a devoted fan base, attracting crowds with their charismatic stage presence that appeals to a wide range of listeners. After touring extensively over the past 10 years, they have appeared at major festivals around the world such as Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, SXSW in America and Summer Sonic in Japan, as well as embarking on several headline UK and EU tours, winning over fans across the globe.
‘Wishing Well’ is available to stream now. ”Better Luck Next Time’ is available to pre-order here. Tickets for Sundara Karma’s UK tour are on sale now.
‘Better Luck Next Time’ Tracklisting
1. Baby Blue2. Friends of Mine3. Miss Again4. Wishing Well5. Violence to the Spirit6. Sounds Good To Me7. Pain + Pleasure8. Okay I’m Lonely9. Better Luck Next Time
Live Dates
20th November – Students Union, Newcastle21st November – SWG3, Glasgow22nd November – O2 Academy, Liverpool24th November – The Mill, Birmingham25th November – O2 Academy, Leicester26th November – O2 Ritz, Manchester27th November – Leadmill, Sheffield29th November – Beckett University, Leeds30th November – Waterfront, Norwich1st December – Rock City, Nottingham2nd December – SWX, Bristol 4th December – Tramshed, Cardiff5th December – O2 Academy, Oxford7th December – Engine Rooms, Southampton8th December – Old Fire Station, Bournemouth10th December – Chalk, Brighton11th December – Junction, Cambridge13th December – Electric Ballroom, London
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Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago
