Georgian releases Crackled Grounds, atmospheric first single from debut EP.
Georgian are a five-piece outfit comprising Georgia McKiernan (vocals, acoustic guitar), James Poole, James Polglase (both lead and rhythm guitar, BVs), Connor Alder (drums) and Harry George (bass). Recorded in the peaceful Amsterdam countryside, Georgian introduce the EP with title track Crackled Grounds which atmospherically recalls a barren apocalyptic landscape where the sun is blazing and rain feels like a distant past.
Talking about the track the band say “This song was probably a result of watching Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and listening to Lee & Nancy within the same week. We got the opening riff and then it blossomed very quickly from there. It feels like the ultimate culmination of our journey so far.” Taking a leaf from Brian Jonestown Massacre’s melodic revivalism, Georgian began emulating the warm, unsettling, mysterious 60s-70s production of artists to which they had mutually become accustomed. Lyrically taking the listener to a place of escapism, the songs tell of battling the elements, female empowerment, and deep-rooted nostalgia.
Performing a collection of recent live shows around the UK, including festival performances at Focus Wales, Manchester Psych Fest and Dot to Dot, support dates with Black Foxxes, MIEN and Voka Gentle, and a sold-out headline show at YES Manchester. Further live dates will be announced soon.
Crackled Grounds out now.
