The Anglo-Dutch Progressive Rock/Pop act The Dave Foster Band published the official video for the track “Delicate Things” taken from new album “Maybe They’ll Come Back For Us” out on June 28, 2024 via English Electric Recordings. Watche the video through the YouTube player below:
Intriguingly titled and dynamic sounding, “Maybe They’ll Come Back For Us” is helmed by acclaimed guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Dave Foster and vocalist Dinet Poortman, but also features star turns from guitarist Steve Rothery of Marillion, bassist Mark King of Level 42 and singer Carly Bryant (ex Big Big Train), as well as regular collaborators that include bassist Neil Fairclough (Queen + Adam Lambert), drummer Leon Parr (Steve Rothery Band), pianist Anthony Hindley and string arranger Stephen Boyce Buckley.
“Maybe They’ll Come Back For Us” will initially be available on CD and LP formats (aqua blue vinyl), with download and streaming options to follow on 28th June.
The singles “Sleep Spindles” and “Delicate Things” have preceded the release of the album. Foster explains that “Sleep Spindles“: “are a specific brain wave pattern that researchers believe is a process that our brains use for long term memory consolidation and sensory processing. When I first read the phrase I wrote it down as a potential song title.” As for ‘Delicate Things’, he continues: “I’m a big Muse fan and wanted to have a crashing power chord thing going on, but it’s Dinet’s melody lines that make this song work so well for me. She’s great at weaving good melodies through my odd chord changes.” Poortman adds that the song “is about how precious life is, and that the things that really matter are the small things. We can sometimes get so wrapped up in our own perception of life that we forget that everything worthwhile is actually free.”
Discussing the album as a whole, Foster explains that: “we wanted to make sure that the recording process was as relaxed as when we made our last record [‘Glimmer’], as it makes a big difference feeling like you have things under control,” states Foster. “We split the studio time between The Forge in Oswestry, where we laid down Leon’s drums and Neil’s bass with Al Unsworth on engineering and mixing duties, and my own home set-up, where we recorded Anthony’s piano wizardry, most of my guitar work and Dinet’s vocals, which really sparkle.”
Asked about the additional guests, he reveals that: “I had previously asked Steve Rothery if he would perform on a track. Once I had the structure for the new song ‘These Tendencies’, I immediately thought that he would enjoy playing over it. We’ve known each other for so long and know each other’s playing so well that these decisions become easy. I adore his solo on it.”
As for Mark King, he adds: “we have a mutual friend who I asked to pass on a message enquiring if he might be up for playing on the song ‘Talent To Failure’, and thankfully he said ‘yes’. It was exciting that he wanted to work with us.”
The cover artwork for “Maybe They’ll Come Back For Us” features a distinctive and highly colourful photograph by Japan-based Tsuki Kitsune. “I found him by chance on Instagram and as soon as I looked at his profile I knew I’d found something special. He was great to deal with and I think that the cover is one of the best photographs I’ve ever seen,” Foster concludes.
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Tracklist:
01. Sleep Spindles
02. Talent To Failure
03. Pollyanna
04. These Tendencies
05. The Optimist
06. Queen Of Maybe
07. Delicate Things
08. Whirling Of Whales
BIOGRAPHY:
Founded in 2017, The Dave Foster Band has its origins in earlier collaborations between Dave Foster and Dinet Poortman. They were initially introduced by mutual friend Steve Rothery of Marillion and had both been members of previous acts who separately supported that group. Foster also plays in the Steve Rothery Band and has recently been a member of leading multinational prog act Big Big Train.
Given that Foster is based in the UK and Poortman the Netherlands, their first tentative steps were an experiment to see if they could work together effectively, but a number of co-written songs that appeared on Foster’s solo albums “Gravity” (2011) and “Dreamless” (2016) proved they had musical chemistry. As The Dave Foster Band, they supported both Rothery and Marillion on European/UK tours while working on their debut album, “Nocebo,” which was released in 2019.
Its follow-up, “Glimmer,” was issued in 2023 and was a cornucopia of musical delights appealing not only to fans of guitar-based Rock on several songs that balanced dazzling technique with great restraint, but also fans of crossover acts as varied as Air and The Anchoress on other piano-led tracks.
Read our 2023 Exclusive Interview with the band here: [Interview] Exclusive interview with Dave Foster Band
