Sheffield indie-pop risers lostboy unveil their eagerly awaited debut EP ‘Bad News’ via Ditto Music, and share lead single, ‘Self(ish)’.
The ‘Bad News’ EP is an exploration of the stress and emotion endured by the band during the events of the past year and a half, and a tribute to the UK’s ability to carry on and call for change even in the toughest of times; as Max elaborates “The EP as a whole is an insight into the thoughts and feelings that were evoked in me during the national lockdowns. I wanted to write songs for everybody, songs that people could listen to and relate to. The ‘Bad News – EP’ just about sums up the shit show we’ve all endured this last year and a half; the songs credit our British ‘carry on’ attitudes, call out for change and touch on taboo topics many of us (myself included) have been reluctant to address.”
Themes of mental health come into play on lead single ‘Self(ish)’ – an intimate glimpse into the reality of real people’s real life problems, and Max’s way of putting a positive spin on an incredibly tough time experienced by one of those closest to him, as he explains “Self(ish) was inspired by a personal struggle my best friend, and bassist, shared with me. I wanted to make what was a negative experience for him into something positive and empowering for all of us, in the hope that sharing his experience might help others who have struggled with the same issues”.
The band have also just announced their partnership with CALM for the EP release, with all proceeds from the release being donated to the charity.
lostboy’s debut EP, ‘Bad News’ is out now via Ditto Music and available on all digital platforms.
