Billie Marten performing “As Long As” (Live at Blue Flowers)
Billie Marten first came on to our radar in the spring of this year with the weighty emotional tug of ‘Heavy Weather’. A song of tremendous depth, it showed signs of truly great things to come.
We are therefore delighted to premiere a special live recording of new song, ‘As Long As’, the title track of her upcoming new EP, which will be released on Chess Club Records. A sparse, moody opening sees the track showcase Marten’s arresting vocal, before piano and twangy guitar join the slow dance, moving and drifting around Marten’s words. Drums eventually join, pushing things forward again.
There is so much space. Acres of the stuff. Yet ‘As Long As’ never feels airy. In contrast to its widescreen horizon-gazing, it often feels darkly claustrophobic. No mean feat, and another show of strength from the ludicrously talented Marten. ‘As Long As’ was released digitally on 13th November and physically, via. 10” vinyl on 20th November
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