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The Bluetones Roar Back After 14 Years With Bold New EP ‘Drive Thru’
The wait is over! The Bluetones, one of the UK’s most beloved indie rock bands, are back with a bang after a 14-year break from the studio. Their brand-new EP, ‘Drive Thru’, is out now, marking the start of an exciting trilogy and the launch of their very own label, Brainhole Records. The West London legends are ready to dive back into the music scene with renewed energy and their signature sound that made them icons of the Britpop era.
Formed in 1993, The Bluetones quickly became staples of British rock, scoring thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums, all while crafting timeless tracks that continue to resonate with fans today. Now, after years of successful tours and revisiting their classics, they’re set to kick off a thrilling new chapter in their storied career.
“Drive Thru”, the lead single, gives us a glimpse of what’s to come. It’s a raw, powerful anthem about embracing the future and letting go of old expectations. “This song is about abandoning the past and embracing the unknown,” says frontman Mark Morriss. “It’s about not being tied down by other people’s perceptions of you and just going for it. Plus, it rocks.”
With Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass, and Eds Chesters on drums, The Bluetones’ lineup remains as solid as ever, and their new music crackles with the same spirit that made them a household name. “Drive Thru” is just the beginning—fans can expect more music from the trilogy over the next 6-8 months.
Get ready for a thrilling ride—The Bluetones are back, and they’re better than ever!
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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