Heading to Oxford’s O2 Academy November 17, the news directly follows thrilling back-to-back sold out shows.
Releasing his debut EP for Xtra Mile Recordings Graft & Grief earlier this month, the Southampton-born punk poet has also recently revealed a brand new video for featured track Costa Del Solution.
Making the trip from his native Southampton to hit the beaches of Bournemouth on something of brief vacation of his own, the video for Costa Del Solution was filmed in just two days earlier this summer.
Teaming up once again with Director and friend Robert Goulding (the man also at the helm for Seán’s former No Show and Apple Core videos), the video sees Seán re-visit the getaway spot of his formative years as he reflects on our fixation with the short-lived escapism of the holiday getaway.
Speaking about Costa Del Solution, Seán said: “It dawned on me that people spend 50 weeks of the year thinking about the 2 weeks they get away on holiday.
“Whilst it’s great to have something to look forward to - I don’t think you’re doing life right if you’re not enjoying more than two weeks a year. It’s tied in with this feeling of being stuck on the conveyor which is a theme that runs through this record. Doing as was done by those before you. Falling into routine. It’s nonsense, do what you want, have fun and make it work.”
Alongside Costa Del Solution, the EP features a total of 7 tracks including familiar former singles No Show and Apple Core, plus two poems Gag (Part 1) and Gag (Part 2) that bookend the piece.
Capturing Seán’s lyrical dexterity, knack for penning a catchy melody and laser sharp social commentary, the Graft & Grief EP is an impressive new release from an artist rapidly establishing himself as a formidable talent. An impressive showcase of socially canny tunes; Graft & Grief is an accomplished insight into the realities of being young and musically-motivated in modern England.
For the first time, the Graft & Grief EP also sees Seán flesh out his dextrous lyrics with the backing of a full band throughout.
The show for Oxford’s O2 Academy is sold out.
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