
Gateshead, UK based Progressive Rockers Living Is Shadows published the official video for the track “Cast Away” taken from upcoming album “Neon Burning” due out on June 07, 2024 via Lamplight Social Records. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
Purchase the single on Bandcamp: https://livinginshadows.bandcamp.com/track/cast-away-single
“Neon Burning” is Living in Shadows’ captivating, positively charged second album which, from profound angles, paints a picture of endings and new opportunities: an experience-driven map for facing challenges in life we can all relate to. For example, ‘Cast Away’, the first single released from the album, provokes us to take risks, enjoy challenges, and thrive. In ‘Who Are You’, we confront the narcissist, while ‘Silently Dancing’ invites us to reconnect
with nature’s cycles via the nocturnal soundtrack to a moonlit ritual. Switching between elements of fire and electricity, each track, driven by progressive jazz-rock aesthetics, explores narratives of intensity and aftermath, beautifully produced reminiscent of 70s/80s rock and pop, with flavours of 90s grunge bands such as Soundgarden and Nirvana, infused with a true, English edge. The brainchild of the formidable Northeast-based duo Zoe Gilby and Andy Champion, “Neon Burning” coincides with Zoe and Andy’s prestigious jazz careers. Zoe was the 2019 jazz vocalist of the year at the parliamentary awards, has self-released five albums, and performed worldwide at major jazz festivals, collaborating with the likes of Tony Kofi, Jason Yarde, and Gary Crosby. As a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Andy Champion’s career spans 30 years, working extensively in the UK and Europe. He led his own progressive jazz quintet, ACV, releasing two critically acclaimed albums, touring with national radio coverage via the Edinburgh Festival and BBC Radio 3. Andy is also a member of the Voice of the North Jazz Orchestra, led by esteemed composer John Warren, which also features artists such as Bob Mintzer, John Surman, and Andy Sheppard. Additionally, Andy performs in a number of improvised music settings, including SHIVER with Chris Sharkey and Corey Mwamba’s NTH.
About Living In Shadows:
Living in Shadows is award winning vocalist Zoe Gilby, and multi-instrumentalist Andy Champion, bringing forth their distinctive sound that follows in the tradition of great English Alt Pop and Progressive Rock whilst also reflecting their background in Jazz.
Their self titled debut album was self released during the pandemic and received international critical acclaim.