14th October, 2019 – Singapore – Soaring indie-pop trio Flawes announce their highly anticipated debut album ‘Highlights’ – out on January 31. The announcement comes as the band release their new single, “Ghost Town” featuring the critically acclaimed singer ROZES.
It’s been an exciting 3 years for the London based band, having bolted before there was even a block to do so from, they were picked up by Radio 1 before ever having performed live. After the two years of incessant touring that followed (including shows with Ella Eyre, Maximo Park Francis and the lights, Chloe Howl and Safia), the band took a step back, recalibrated, and crafted the sound that would go on to define them.
Their debut album ‘Highlights’ is the musical embodiment of this; the band’s sonic evolution over the years. The result is a collection of the very best of their bolder, sleeker and defiantly uplifting sound, tailor-made for both dance floors and festival fields.
On the themes of the album, JC says: “the album features a series of open letters to myself as well as a few songs about love and heartbreak. I like to let the listener attach their own sentiment to the music, so a lot of the lyrics are fairly ambiguous.”
A prime example of this sentiment is Flawes’ brand new single “Ghost Town”, which is a duet with American singer/songwriter ROZES. The track features a plethora of upbeat layers and textures that contradict yet complement the lyrics’ somber theme, giving the track a great energy whilst still retaining its sincerity.
“Ghost Town is about being stuck in a relationship where convenience has been put ahead of love in terms of importance. All the excitement, passion and friendship has expired and the relationship itself left resembling a Ghost Town.” says JC.
On working with Flawes, ROZES said: “Ghost Town is such a haunting and emotional song. I’m so excited to be collaborating with Flawes on this because it is the perfect mix of raw & real with vulnerable & energetic…I can’t wait for the world to hear it.”
Flawes’ debut album ‘Highlights’ will be released on 31st January 2020 via Red Bull Records.
