Marc Valentine (« The New King Of British Power-Pop ») Releasing New Single « Strange Weather » On January 26, 2024
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Marc Valentine, the charismatic singer-songwriter who Vive Le Rock magazine recently crowned « the new king of British power-pop, » will release a single, « Strange Weather », through Little Steven’s Wicked Cool Records on January 26.
A heady mix of classic pop hooks and theatrical flair – as if Tom Petty and David Bowie were driving together through the desert – « Strange Weather » finds the frontman pondering a glimpse of what appear to be extraterrestrial life forms. It’s a close encounter of the heard kind that will delight fans of both songcraft and spacecraft.
« I’ve always been obsessed with UFOs, » says Marc. « And for this song I drew inspiration from the American landscapes and colors of retro sci-fi movies like Critters, Gremlins and The Man Who Fell To Earth , small towns shaken by weird events. Having to look twice… is what you’ve seen real, or is your mind just playing tricks? »
Produced by Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Ryan Hamilton, The Professionals), « Strange Weather » is the second track to be taken from Marc’s sophomore album ‘Basement Sparks’, which is set for release in the spring.
As frontman of Last Great Dreamers – a colorful power-pop band with roots in London’s ’90s glam-rock scene – Marc co-wrote and performed on four well-received albums, before launching a solo career with 2022’s ‘Future Obscure’, a 12-track collection that quickly became his most acclaimed work to date. Two new singles, « Jinx Of Finchley Road » and « Skeleton Key », followed in 2023.
What they said about ‘Future Obscure’…
« Melody that would slay daytime radio in a saner world… 9/10 » – Vive Le Rock
« Ace solo debut from the Last Great Dreamers frontman; a masterclass in melody and energy… 4/5 » – MOJO
« Endlessly melodic… simultaneously touching and gloriously rambunctious » – Classic Rock
« A buoyant and joyous pop-infused blast of rock ‘n’ roll » – Louder Than War
« Strange Weather » will be available to stream and purchase through digital platforms from January 26, 2024.