The Wednesday Play share debut single ‘Flickers’

The Wednesday Play - Flickers

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One Shoe Records are proud to announce the release of indie-duo The Wednesday Play’s debut single “Flickers”.

Recorded and produced by multi-instrumentalist Sam Soper with lyrics and vocals by Robert Paul, “Flickers“ is a blistering post-punk track featuring a wild saxophone solo by Chuchi Malpersona (Jim Jones All Stars). Sharp, catchy and tightly played, the band want the single to make its way onto alternative radio playlists, hence the line “don’t turn it off of your D.A.B radio.” Musical comparisons include The Fall, The Buzzcocks and Blur. Lyrically the song references out of date technology (such as DVD players etc.) as metaphors for feelings of disorientation and disconnection.

Band bio

A chance meeting in a South East London pub circa 2004 led singer/ songwriter Robert Paul and producer Sam Soper to form the roots rock band The Severed Limb. They recorded three albums together, including ‘If You Ain’t Living Your A Dead Man,’ - produced by Marco Nelson (Young Disciples, Paul Weller band) and released by Damaged Goods. Subsequently, The Wednesday Play evolved from a desire to create music differently - with synths built by Sam and various other pieces of handmade equipment, vintage drum machines, guitars, etc. and recording at home instead of in the studio, leaving Robert to focus on lyrics and vocals collaborating with Tina Swasey from the garage band Oh! Gunquit and James Vincent from My Tiger, My Timing - a bit like a pound shop Gorillaz. Influences include Tom Tom Club, Gang of Four, and the grungier side of Blur. Lyrically they focus on their experience of life as native Londoners. They’re always keen to collaborate with animators, artists, and vocalists to represent the breadth of modern life.

Song title: Flickers

Band name: The Wednesday Play

Release date: 30/09/23

Record label: One Shoe Records (oneshoerecords.com) 

Band members: Sam Soper (all instruments),

Robert Paul (vocals)

Guest musicians: Chuchi Malpersona (saxophone) Producer: Sam Soper

Genres: Alternative, indie, post-punk

Artwork: Kristian Hammerstad

Instagram: @the_wednesday_play

Bandcamp: thewednesdayplay.bandcamp.com 

YouTube: @thewednesdayplay