'3' is the cracking new single from Grimsby's finest, The Brightlights. Produced by Steve Power - best known for producing all of Robbie Williams' (good) albums - it's full of teenage angst and emotion whose subject matter is girls who take advantage of any and every situation in a relationship (you know who you are). Intricately driven licks and heart rendering drums highlight singer Leon Blanchard's startlingly magnetic voice that sounds like a sonic marriage between Kelly Jones and Caleb Followill. The single also features 'Another Night', a rousing anthem detailing that age old dilemma - mates versus girlfriend and the consequences of both - that twists and turns and builds to an emotionally driven climax.
The video, directed by Jay Burridge who won a CAD for his art direction on Hot Chip's 'Boy From School', was shot on an empty Pyramid Stage on a cold March day on Worthy Farm.
'3' will be released digitally and physically as a limited edition vinyl on new indie label Distiller Records.
The Brightlights spent most of last year on the road gigging and despite having to juggle time off the road with studying for exams, still managed to notch up an impressive 200 plus shows, including an appearance at the V Festival and support slots with The Hoosiers, Scouting For Girls and The Rascals. Their limited edition debut single, 'Inspired By' was released last November and met with much critical acclaim, selling out within a matter of days.
The band met when they formed the midfield of a successful local youth football team. Indeed it was only a serious injury that stopped singer Leon going on to turn professional, such was his talent on the pitch. Luckily for him, and us, Leon is also blessed with a great voice.
The Brightlights will be touring again in the not too distant future, dates to be announced in due course.
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The Brightlights release '3' on 16th June
'WEEDS' SEASON THREE SOUNDTRACK SET FOR DIGITAL-ONLY RELEASE JUNE 3