“London” is the majestic new single from the returning Eugene McGuinness. Adorned with sweeping string sections and lovelorn lyricism, the latest track from the breakthrough talent is both a stirring paean, and playful personification of the capital.
“a nimble lyricist and a cheerfully wordy raconteur of contemporary nightlife” The Guardian
McGuinness’ wry lyrical flair is once again flaunted in this ‘widescreen romance’ about displacement and uncertainty. Capturing the dichotomous nature of London – both its fun, vibrant and romantic surface; and its hard, bleak and intolerant underbelly – it’s a song that muses themes of identity and belonging, of where you come from and where you’re going, in a place that can seem to be fighting against you.
“patchwork pop storyteller” BBC
“increasingly extolled for his knack for melody and lyrically street-savvy ways” The Line Of Best Fit
London is where McGuinness was born and currently resides, but one he’d never really call ‘home’ – despite his deep affection for the city. Born to Irish parents, his complex relationship with London is considered in this lyrically personal – yet universal – exploration.
Recorded at Liverpool’s Docklands Speed Shop with friend and producer Gajo Paco, its tasteful additions of cello, slide guitar and wurlitzer were also added to the mix there.
A lush, warm and cinematic new addition to Eugene McGuinness’ canon…
