Essex indie-rock risers Black Lounge share a further statement-of-intent following recent single, 'Welcome Home', with its follow-up, ‘Roommate’.
Both songs feature on the band’s upcoming debut EP which will be released via Right Track Recordings, the new label from Chrysalis founder Chris Wright.
Powered by a hook that embeds itself in the mind after just one listen, and set to a blur of fuzzy guitar melody and punchy, punk exuberance, ‘Roommate’ feels like a lost cult classic from the vibrant 2000s indie scene. Lyrically it’s reflective of something that countless young adults experience right now as soaring rent makes living alone increasingly difficult – a playful, tongue-in-cheek take on dealing with the kind of relentless awful housemate who manages to turn the sanctity of the living room into a constant battlefield of inconsiderate behaviour and passive aggressive belligerence.
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Vocalist George Grant says, “‘Roommate’ is a song I think many people can relate to. It’s about living with someone who you can’t stand. The narrative goes both ways, neither side is a saint and both are as bad as each other. Its comedic lyrics tell the story of living in a toxic environment with a messy, hard partying roommate. It’s not necessarily about hating this person, it’s more a feeling of being completely fed up with their ways and you simply just want to go home. Inspired by and written about real experiences, it feels all the more honest, personal and relatable.”
As with ‘Welcome Home’, ‘Roommate’ was recorded at RAK Studios, London, with producer extraordinaire Danton Supple (Coldplay, Suede). Both tracks showcase a rapid evolution in the Black Lounge sound, pulling on different stands of the alt-rock sonic spectrum yet sharing the common threads of tight, powerful musicianship and stellar songwriting regardless of the sub-genres they explore.
Formed by George in Essex in 2024, the April release of ‘Welcome Home’ started a bold new era for Black Lounge with a whole new line-up now completed by new additions Ben (guitar), James Ladds (bass) and Jack Cassidy (drums). Now possessing everything to take them to far bigger stages, this new-look Black Lounge will build upon previous highlights including ongoing BBC Introducing support, multiple sold-out London gigs, and a sold-out FOMO Festival set alongside The Molotovs and The Clause.
