photo: Philipp Dufour
English musician Michael Hiscock once was a member of the much loved indie band The Field Mice, a group that gave cult label Sarah Records some well-deserved notoriety. In one of those rare occassions when lightning strikes twice, he once again teamed up like minded musicians, in Paris this time, for a new melancholic pop outfit, The Gentle Spring.
On their debut album Looking Back At The World, an introspective perspective is key. Reminiscing about love affairs that did not last, doesn't hurt as much anymore (The Girl Who Ran Away) and it is alright to escape from everyday's troubles by following a cricket match between England and Australia (The Ashes).
They know perfectly well that there is no fine and dandy place like Sugartown, but a bit of daydreaming never hurt anybody. Cherishing the little things in life enables people to cope and humming along to these carefully crafted indie pop songs is surely near the top of the list.
The Gentle Spring:
Michael Hiscock: vocals, guitar, bass
Emilie Guillaumot: vocals, keyboards
Jérémie Orsel: guitar
Looking Back At The World is released via Skep Wax Records (vinyl, CD, digital). Release date: January 17th.
Tracks:- Sugartown
- Untouched
- The Girl Who Ran Away
- Severed Hearts
- Looking Back At The World
- Comments In The Streams
- The Ashes
- I Can't Have You As A Friend
- The Reason Why You Lie
- Don't Bring It Home
- 01/17 Rainham @ The Las
- 01/18 Brighton @ The Brunswick
- 01/19 London @ Betsey Trotwood (Album launch)
- 01/23 Birmingham @ Rock n Roll Brewhouse
- 01/24 Sheffield @ Hallamshire Hotel
- 02/07 Edinburgh @ Leith Depo
- 02/08 Glasgow @ Glad Cafe
They are also on the bill for the Skep Wax Weekender (July 18-20) in London. Tickets for the event are available here.
» The Gentle Spring on Instagram
