Get ready to be transported back in time, but not quite as you'd expect – Phoebe Green's forthcoming album 'Premature Nostalgia' is the sonic equivalent of a blast from the past, but one that's still hurtling towards its destination. The Manchester-born singer-songwriter has announced her sophomore effort will hit shelves on 2nd October via The Green Dream Machine/Absolute, and we can barely contain our excitement.
The lead single 'There's Always Someone Kicking The Seat' is an adrenaline-fuelled ride that blends electronic beats with Green's signature spoken-word delivery, before morphing into ethereal vocals. It's a game-changer, folks – a masterclass in blending the old and new to create something undeniably fresh. And according to Phoebe, it's her only true break-up song, with sister Lucy Green's (aka Elucyve) haunting production capturing the raw emotion of the narrative.
This is no solo endeavour; Phoebe has enlisted the help of her sister once more for 'Premature Nostalgia', which promises to be a collaborative masterpiece. The album draws inspiration from the likes of Jockstrap, James Blake, Imogen Heap, and FKA Twigs – think boundary-pushing electronic pop with a dash of indie sensibility. Phoebe's lyrical themes revolve around her own tendency towards excessive sentimentality and nostalgia, which she tackles head-on in this album.
With the addition of Katherine Parlour from Picture Parlour on track 'I Don't Play It Cool, I Play It Steaming', things are getting even more interesting. Field recordings feature prominently throughout, capturing the city's industrial landscape and vibrant club culture – think atmospheric electronica with a Manchester twist. And as if all that wasn't enough, Phoebe's debut 'Lucky Me' set the bar high, earning four stars from NME and praise for creating 'worlds within worlds of indie pop brilliance'.
The tracklist is stacked with 11 tracks that promise to deliver a diverse listening experience: 'Showing Off', 'There's Always Someone Kicking The Seat', 'I Don't Play It Cool, I Play It Steaming' (ft. Katherine Parlour), 'Polluting You With Me', 'Screen Glow Halo', 'Clothes Still On', 'Double Vodka Lemonade', 'Pressing The Bruise', 'Happy Birthday', 'Silver', and 'Gum For The Aftertaste'. Buckle up, folks – this is going to be a wild ride!