Reverend & The Makers share, ‘Twenty-Seven Past Midnight’ the latest glimpse into their upcoming album, Is This How Happiness Feels? - on May 8 via Distiller Records.
Written by frontman Jon McClure in the wake of his father’s death, the track is a plaintive, woozy lament contemplating the thoughts which consume us in the early morning hours and toasting those we’ve lost. After receiving an emotional reception on the band’s recent sold-out Old Social Clubs Tour, the song has already cemented itself as a definitive fan favourite. It is accompanied by a very personal video, adding to the poignancy of the song.
Jon McClure says of ’Twenty-Seven Past Midnight’, “Our eighth album is hugely delayed because of my father’s death during the recording. This song is the only one that could be said to be about his passing. Love you Dad X”.
Listen to ‘Twenty-Seven Past Midnight’ on our Sheffield Wednesday Fan playlist.
Is This How Happiness Feels? was produced by Danny Lafrombé and Jon McClure and is the follow up to Reverend & The Makers Top 10 album Heatwave In The Cold North. The Sheffield five piece’s eagerly awaited new album is their most musically accomplished yet, merging vintage, sparkling, life-affirming soul with contemporary lyrical storytelling. “This album has been a labour of love owing to personal reasons but has emerged as a joyous triumph,” says frontman Jon McClure. “It’s easily the best thing we’ve ever done and will surprise a few people too.”
The band – McClure, Thomas Dibb (guitar), Laura McClure (keys/vocals), Antonia Pooles (bass), Ryan Jenkinson (drums) – celebrated their 20-year anniversary with their biggest headline show to date last summer: a triumphant homecoming performance for 30,000 fans in Sheffield, headlining Rock N Roll Circus.
