PAPER ANTHEM'S INDIE ROCK EXPLORATION OF COMPLEX RELATIONSHIPS New Single 'Coelacanth'
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NEWS - PAPER ANTHEM'S INDIE ROCK EXPLORATION OF COMPLEX RELATIONSHIPS New Single 'Coelacanth'
Written during lead singer Joseph Hitchcock's time living in Seattle's Chinatown, 'Coelacanth' emerges as an indie pop/rock anthem exploring the dynamic of his relationship at the time - where two individuals find comfort in each other's presence, yet honesty remains elusive. Produced by Danny Monk, 'Coelacanth' takes listeners on a surrealistic voyage, reflecting Hitchcock's tumultuous emotions within the intricate dynamics of his relationship. Unfolding with haunting pianos and ethereal synths before gradually building to a vibrant and bouncy indie rock crescendo, the track evokes echoes of noughties indie trailblazers such as LCD Soundsystem, Foals, and Bloc Party.
Like the timeless symbol of the Ouroboros, Paper Anthem begins exactly when it ends, as American singer-songwriter Joseph Hitchcock abandons a near-decade of solo artistry for a fresh start in London, home to all the late noughties indie that inspired him. Here, Hitchcock meets the other three members of the increasingly international Paper Anthem lineup: guitarist Noor Harajli (Brazil), bassist Carlo Haltrich (Romania), and drummer Joe Spoors (Nottingham), all filmmakers who accidentally fell into the music industry. The fruits of an aggressive recording schedule were finally plucked in December 2023 with the release of their first EP, 'A Victimless Crime', merely a small taste of what they're planning for 2024 as they continue swimming to the surface of the endless sea of noise that is the London music scene.
