Fresh off the back of radio play from BBC Radio 1’s Future Alternative and multiple sets at The Great Escape, Leeds based alt-pop duo Lucky Iris return with the electronic sweller ‘blowing kisses’, taken from their eagerly awaited upcoming EP ‘maybe i’m too much’ (August 11th), their latest expression of lessons learnt in love and friendships. LISTEN HERE
With their lyrics described as a ‘cotton-candy kick in the face’, the pair have built a reputation for their unique musical approach, writing infectious multi-faceted soundscapes to dance or cry to.
Instantly comparable to School Of Seven Bells but with a fresh-faced youthful edge, the new single ‘blowing kisses’ is built around a vibrant, ethereal soundscape of glitching electronics, vocal samples punching electronic drums surrounded by a sea of vibrant analogue synths.
The silky, breathy lead vocals dance above the musical backdrop with a melancholic tone and a shimmering sense of ease, giving the track a captivating central hook with its delicate delivery and infectious melodic hooks. Written and produced by the duo, and mixed by Richard Wilkinson (Adele, Kaiser Chiefs) and mastered by Antony Ryan (Oh Wonder), the track offers another ethereal addition to the band’s growing catalogue.
Speaking on the track the band share:
“ I overheard someone say; ‘a crush is just a lack of information’, and I just couldn’t get that out of my head – but I refuse to see a crush as just that because it just takes all the fun out of it, doesn’t it?! ‘blowing kisses’ is about having a crush. It’s about that point where it turns into something more, because unlike that stranger implied, the more information you learn about your crush, the more you end up falling for them. It’s about hanging on every word they say, being out and only being able to see them. And when they say your name, that feeling you get each time, it’s like the first time anyone has ever said your name… I guess it’s an ‘if you know you know’ feeling… if you do you’ll understand and if not, know it’s a precious song about being desperate to know what that other person is thinking.”
Having formed during lockdown, the pair have rapidly gained momentum, receiving taste maker press (Louder Than War, Punk News, God Is In The TV, Gigwise), radio plays from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing Live Sessions and support from Amazing Radio as well as landing a number of Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists, the Premier League Official Playlist and Soccer AM’s ‘ones to watch’ playlist.
The duo started performing live in September 2021, which has seen them touring cities such as Leeds, London, Liverpool and many in between supporting the likes of: Stealing Sheep, Real Lies and the Lottery Winners, as well as appearing on festival lineups including Live At Leeds, Long Division, 110 Above and most recently The Great Escape.