Video: Phantom Runners - 'Chasing The Feeling'.

Brighton lo-fi/ dream pop four-piece Phantom Runners (Adam Al-Hilali, Arron Cassidy, Sam Slattery , Josh Gill) return with their second single and production support from multi-platinum selling Huey Morgan of Fun Lovin Criminals - who more recently is known as a radio personality, hosting his own Radio 2 and 6 Music weekly shows.

New Single ‘Chasing The Feeling’ is the follow up track to the band's debut single 'It Takes Me Away' and was released through Stray Cat Records on March 23rd. The title of the track was inspired by a life experience that resonate with the band, as lead singer Adam Al-Hilali explains,

“We were by the Stone Circle at Glastonbury one year, and it got to about eight in the morning after a heavy night and my brother was still in search of something to keep the party going, and I just called out to him to give it a rest…. You’re just chasing the feeling”

The line struck a chord and Adam decided to write around its deeper meaning. The track features the same chilled indie energy and breezy nostalgic feel as it's predecessor but this time has an unexpected added rap twist courtesy of honorary band member, Titus Taylor. Phantom Runners aren't afraid to experiment and are full of surprises which we guess is part of the reason Huey Morgan fell in love with them as he explains:

“This is the one that you don't pass on. The band has it all. The songs, the drive and a unique combination of musical styles that I have not ever come across.”

The video for ‘Chasing The Feeling’ is just an intriguing and plays out as a short film, featuring young rip-your-clothes off lust, a little bit of smoking, a little bit of alcohol, a love triangle, a mannequin getting lucky, several of the band members (including Titus Taylor who remains constantly happy and smiley, seemingly oblivious to the strange occurrences surrounding him) and then lastly, a bit of brute violence and a body getting burnt alive. Brilliant! Check it out below.

 Live Shows:
11th April - Reading
12th April - The Finsbury, LONDON
25th April - The Hope (SINGLE LAUNCH)
1st May @ Sound City Festival, LIVERPOOL
8th May @ The Great Escape, BRIGHTON
26th June @ Glastonbury Festival, SOMERSET
4th July @ Wireless Festival, LONDON
5th July @ Hop Farm Festival, KENT
17th July @ Latitude Festival, SUFFOLK
24th July @ Secret Garden Party, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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Video: Phantom Runners - 'It Takes Me Away'

 

With an abundance of  generic start up indie bands floating around, sometimes it feels like it's getting increasingly harder to filter those who are worth getting excited about from the repetitious kind that leave you feeling lukewarm at best.  Fortunately, Brighton newcomers Phantom Runners are an exception who are developing a well deserved buzz about them throughout the UK with their wistful lo-fi/dream pop sound reminiscent of 80's English Indie Rock bands such as The Smiths, The LAs, and The Stone Roses.

'It Takes Me Away' is an airy, apparitional track thats contagious pop melodies, easy listening lyricism,  uplifting guitar hooks and refreshing bassline all fantastically fall into place in such a way that leaves you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed and revitalised. Check out the VHS tinged video that accompanies the track below.

 

 

Debut single ‘It Takes Me Away’ released through Stray Cat Records on September 23^rd 2013.

Phantom Runners London dates

19th September at Tipsy (single launch party)

5th October at The Nest

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