Exclusive video premiere of ‘Neon’ by Desert Ships. The song marks the first single from the upcoming album, ‘Heavy Soup’.

‘Neon’ is a late night journey through the empty streets of the big city. A dystopian nightmare. Fuzz guitars, a mesmeric bass line and an unorthodox beat underpin the verses, before giving way to a choral explosion of Beach Boys-esque harmonies, and synthesisers.

Reverse guitars and haunting organs then work in counterpoint, carrying the listener to a full 3D technicolour finale. It’s current, it’s relatable, it’s infectious, and leaves you breathless and wanting more.

Produced by vocalist/guitarist Mikey Buckley and recorded & mixed at his home studio during the global pandemic, Desert Ships – completed by Daniel McLean (bass/keys) and Claude Trejonis (drums/vocals) with Ant Baker (guitar/vocals) – demonstrate once again the quality of their craft and an astute ear for an entrancing arrangement.

The track is accompanied by a promo video created by psychedelic film maker Gil De Ray.

Mastered by Tim Turan (Supergrass, Killing Joke), ‘Neon’ is released digitally worldwide on Friday 23rd July 2021.

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