North London singer/songwriter Louis Dunford has shared his brand new single ‘The Angel’ from his forthcoming second EP ‘The Popham’, set for release on 25 March.
Following on from a string of acclaimed releases, ‘The Angel’ is described as a confessional but cathartic track, and is an ode to the place Louis calls home.
A spokesperson for the artist said: “The single showcases Louis’ unrivalled lyrical abilities, endearing vulnerability and looks set to become a future live favourite.”
LISTEN TO “THE ANGEL” HERE
Speaking about the track Louis said: “I wrote this song about my home town. Anyone who’s lived in North London as long as I have will recognise the people and the places I’m talking about in the lyrics. Some that are still here and some that are not. It’s my family and friends favourite song I’ve ever written. Everyone’s London is different. I tried my best to capture ours.”
Louis forthcoming EP “The Popham” will feature six songs including ‘The Angel’ and recent single ‘My Generation’.
The Popham follows on from Louis’ acclaimed debut EP ‘The Morland’ released last year which was said by reviewers to have encompassed not only Louis’ musicality but also his honesty, humour and sheer likability. From the depth of personal emotion showcased on ‘Ballad of Benjamin’ to the cheerfully nostalgic lead track ‘When We Were Hooligans’, the EP was a perfect introduction to the unique sound of Louis Dunford.
Louis has had a rapid rise to success in a short space of time and has garnered key tastemaker support from i-D, Clash, Complex, SBTV and Wonderland. With a notebook never too far, Louis is said to nostalgically write about his own observations of friends, family and life, always telling stories that need to be told.
The spokesperson for the artist continues: “Using his songs like a journal, his lyrics are often a cathartic release and a way to honestly approach tragedy or share everyday humour through frank storytelling and raw and gritty delivery.”
Louis’ sold-out headline shows at Lafayette and St Pancras Old Church last year is said to have whet fans’ appetites for upcoming performances.
Kickstarting a busy year for the North London artist, Louis will be supporting Jake Bugg on his Bristol, Oxford and Southampton dates, before setting off on his own headline tour playing across Brighton, Leeds, Nottingham, Dublin, Birmingham, Manchester, and London’s iconic Union Chapel which sold out in a week.
UK & Ireland Tour Dates 2022
1st April - o2 Academy, Bristol*
3rd April - o2 Academy, Oxford*
4th April - Guildhall, Southampton*
5th April - Hope & Ruin, Brighton (SOLD OUT)
7th April - Chameleon Arts Club, Nottingham (SOLD OUT)
9th April - Headrow House, Leeds (SOLD OUT)
11th April - Workman’s Cellar, Dublin
12th April - YES Basement, Manchester (SOLD OUT)
20th April - Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham (SOLD OUT)
21st April - Union Chapel, London (SOLD OUT)
*supporting Jake Bugg
‘The Popham’ Tracklist
1. My Generation
2. Boys Do Cry
3. Summer in the Manor
4. Henry The Brave
5. Boss Man
6. The Angel
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The Popham EP will be released 25 March