King Hannah - Big Swimmer ((CD))

Liverpool indie rock duo, King Hannah has announced their sophomore LP, Big Swimmer, for May 31st via the venerable City Slang Records produced by Ali Chant (Aldous Harding, PJ Harvey, Perfume Genius). Their first album since 2021s Im Not Sorry, I Was Just Being Me, now they are back with the title track featuring special guest Sharon Van Etten. On Big Swimmer Merricks voice stretches out, courageous while intertwining with Van Ettens voice effortlessly. Having a beloved hero offer her endorsement and co-sign to this rising bands music truly moved the duo. I think Sharon just remembers what its like to be a new artist, Whittle remarks on Van Etten lending her talents to the young band. Van Ettens generosity and support prove to emphasize Big Swimmers call to keep swimming towards the waters that call to you.

Big Swimmer reflects on stories from their travels away from home, as the duo shared the stage with Kurt Vile, Kevin Morby, Thurston Moore, and festivals throughout Europe and North America. Particularly in America, Merrick and Whittle found themselves looking through their tour van window as a sort of screen, allowing for inspiration for their storytelling to come pouring in. Because if youre visiting a different country, its more like youre witnessing someones life, Merrick comments on the bands experiences on the road in the States. Therein a balance of lightness and darkness melded together, as the band witnessed everyday delights, horrors and mundanities this all against the backdrop of their dreams of performing their songs around the world coming true. Big Swimmer finds King Hannah on the other side of their first act with a newfound understanding of their sound, their strengths, their gratitude, and their vision for the future of the bands music.

A1. Big Swimmer A2. New York, Let's Do Nothing A3. The Mattress A4. Milk Boy (I Love You) A5. Suddenly, Your Hand B1. Somewhere Near El Paso B2. Lily Pad B3. Davey Says B4. Scully B5. This Wasn't Intentional B6. John Prine On The Radio

• Internal ID: JITRE
• Format Detail: CD, Digi Sleeve, Folded Booklet w/ Lyrics
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.**
• Genre: Indie & Alternative