Dry Cleaning have shared the second single off their forthcoming EP “Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks”(their second EP in just over 4 months), entitled “Viking Hair.” Trademark repetitive, melodic guitar motifs ring out over an energised rhythm section that builds to a gradual crescendo. The result is invigorating and driven yet thoughtful and emotive. Lyrically, Viking Hair is inspired by romantic ideas about someone you’re attracted to but don’t know well, and distracting things seen in the street. The ‘oooohs’ are intended to sit somewhere between a heart monitor flat-lining and feedback from a microphone.
The song is accompanied by a video shot and edited by the band and Pedro Pina. The band provides the following context: “Cactus Club is a weekly LGBT line dancing class and club where everyone is welcome. Based in Clapham, South London, it was established in 1993 and is run by Michael, Anne and Peter. Whilst recording ‘Viking Hair,’ we noticed the mood and rhythm of the song brought line dancing to mind. We found Cactus Club online and approached them to see if they would be interested in helping us to make a video. Dry Cleaning wish to thank the Cactus Club organizers and all the dancers who took part for sharing the fantastic atmosphere at their club with us, and for their enthusiasm and expertise.”
Both EP’s, July’s “Sweet Princess” and October’s “Boundary Road Snacks And Drinks,” will be compiled together for a 12″ vinyl release on October 25th and can be pre-ordered HERE.
Alongside the announcement Dry Cleaning have also announced a series of new UK headline tour dates for Feb 2020 including a show at Village Underground. You can see a full list of forthcoming dates here:
DRY CLEANING TOUR DATES:
17th October – Workman’s Club, Dublin, IE
19th October – Simple Things Festival, Bristol
20th October – SWN Festival, Cardiff
23rd October – The Lexington, London (SOLD OUT)
23rd November – Great Western Festival, Glasgow
24th November – Picture House Social, Sheffield
15th – 18th January 2020 – Eurosonic – Groningen, Netherlands
2020 HEADLINE TOUR DATES:
12th February – Gullivers, Manchester
13th February – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
14th February – The Hug and Pint, Glasgow
15th February – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
20th February – Portland Arms, Cambridge
21st February – The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
22nd February – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
28th February – Green Door Store, Brighton
29th February – The Louisiana, Bristol
1st March – Heartbreakers, Southampton
Tuesday 3rd March, Village Underground, London
Support from Pozi
