Gently Tender return with first single in three years "Dead is Dead"
Gently Tender are back with their first new single in three years "Dead is Dead", which also marks their debut outing since signing to So Young Records.
"Dead is Dead" is Gently Tender's first new outing since 2019's "Intros and Outrage", and is accompanied by a video directed by Flasha Prod. (Sorry's Asha Lorenz and Flo Webb).
Lead vocalist Sam Fryer says of the track, ""Dead is Dead" is a positive mantra on the subject of death. I’m speculating the destiny of the human soul - how we may all connect and where that might be after death. I’m using my voice to its full potential in this song, like a rallying call. I’m saying - maybe we’re not alone in death - there is part of our consciousness that does carry on in some form. I fluctuate on this subject matter, but the majority of the time I do believe this. I think it’s important to be aware of death at all times, I think of my own death most days, but not in a morbid way - it helps me appreciate and refocus on what I’m trying to do - to know if what I’m doing is worth it. It’s a hopeful song, I’m excited to play it live."
The new song is produced by Matthew E. White, who worked with the band during lockdown at Wales’ Rockfield Studios.
According to a press release, Gently Tender are putting the finishing touches to their debut album, which is due to arrive this summer.
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