Emboldened by collective resilience, the band announces new album,Surface Soundto follow their2021debut,Folding Lines, this May

Since 2020, Sea Fever has gathered the innate, restless artistry, studio craft and stage experience ofNew Ordermembers,Tom ChapmanandPhil Cunningham, together withIwanGronow,a former member of cherished 00s emotive indie band,Havenas well as playing bass withJohnny Marrfor over ten years. The band is made complete bySection 25sBeth Cassidyand drummer,Elliot Barlow, formerly ofBrix and The Extricated.

Both resulting from and regardless of previous projects and the highs and lows of global touring, Sea Fevers identity is increasingly forged bysuchconnection, collective growth and generosity found amongst the ever more cohesive collective. If their debut was an opening chapter,Surface Soundis a complete, rewarding and open book all of its own.

Chapmansexpandsonthe albums special place inthe bands hearts, saying:Its analbum full of hope and melancholy. It was written through a difficult period of my life, dealing with a breakup and the loss of my father.I immersed myself in my work on a daily basis and used music as my solace and therapy to deal with the various waves of emotions.

The result is a beautiful album,with Iwan and Beth confirming their roles as vocalists and lyricists with heartfeltmelodies and poignant words, raising the bar again with their singing abilities. Phil steppedup again as the quintessential indie guitarist and Elliot Barlow is the engine room and heartbeat of the band. I am very proud of this record. Its Sea Fever atourbest.

THE BONUS 7:
Extending that family of fierce reputation, special vinyl editions ofSurface Soundwill be packaged with a bonus 7 featuring Sea Fevers collaboration with the late, much-missed singer,Denise Johnson. The singer, renowned for her incalculably influential contributions to iconic albums by bands such asElectronic, Primal ScreamandA Certain Ratio, adds her voice toExplanation.

Chapman says of the track: I started working with Denise on this track at the end of 2019, then, very sadly, Denise passed away in 2020 and the song was never finished. With some distance from that difficult time, I finally revisited the recordings, instantly remembering her infectious laugh, her soul and spirit. Above all, I thought that people should hear her voice again. Sea Fever got together to finish it and it stands as an homage to our friend, Denise.

TRACKLIST:

Side A

Breaking Out

Go to Ground

Shouldnt Have Been this Way

Sincere to Some

Able Eyes

Side B

Thrills, Kicks and Lies

Triggers Us

Loose Cut

Truth Dare

Seen as a Lifeline