Gustaffson
Undergound
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Gustaffson are back with new track Underground. More upbeat than the previous singles On Broadway and Flowers, and giving more than a little nod to The Stones and Cream, the song is underpinned by a warm, driving bass riff, punctuated by Andrew Gowers intricate lyrics and backed by a trio of talented gospel singers.
Underground is third in a prial of quality singles from the band, and a taster for upcoming album Black & White Movie, which comes out on March 21st. It’s produced by Elbow’s Craig Potter, and features Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary and actor Ben Kingsley.
The track has got guts and soul, and confirms Gustaffson as one the bands to watch in 2025.
Underground is accompanied by a music video directed by BAFTA nominated Metin Huseyin (Outlander). Shot on location on the Underground, the video stars three-time Olivier-award winning actress Sharon D. Clarke (Doctor Who), Matthew McNulty (The Terror), Kiran Sonia Sawar (Black Mirror) and Waj Ali (Carnival Row). We follow them as they play four beautifully flawed protagonists: Sister Mary, Brother John, Daughter Jane & Doctor Mo.
Check out the Video below:
What Gustaffson say:
Underground embraces the untold, everyday stories of the people travelling on London’s Underground. Gustaffson lead singer & lyricist Andrew Gower implores listeners to open their eyes to the magical tales of London life. Uninhibited by the pressure to create sub-three-minute fodder for algorithms, Gustaffson have forged a track infused with 60s psychedelia, a sweeping six-minute journey, exploring the dark, claustrophobic corners of the commute, yet finding its way to an optimistic celebration of shared humanity, the elegiac choral backing vocals bringing the song to an uplifting climactic end.
Speaking on the track, Gower says:
“In the studio we referenced epic drawn out songs like ‘Gimme Shelter’ by the Stones. Whilst grounded in truth and the world’s harsh realities, there’s crucially a collective journey to joy. I was determined to tell a story with real characters and open a gateway into their complex lives.”
Black & White Movie tells extraordinary tales of ordinary lives. With 13 tracks that serve as individual cinematic experiences, Andrew Gower’s poignant lyrics, honed over 15 years as an actor, shine light & dark on the duality of human existence. Seamlessly blending the iconic sounds of both music and film worlds, this album invites listeners on a journey where every track is a movie in its own right. Gustaffson are excited to present this original
vintage record in a modern algorithmic world.
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