Brought together by a mutual love for 90’s guitar driven bangers and Northern Soul grooves, The 355’s comprising of Adam Thompsett on Vocals and Guitars, Craig Lockwood on Vocals, Guitars &  Keyboards, Robert ‘Bert’ Hammond on Bass & Vocals and Mike Fitchie on Drums, the band was first formed in 2023 when they independently released their debut EP; ‘Jig A Jig Out’ which shot straight to number 11 on the official U.K single charts.

Noel Gallagher reviewed 2 of the singles from the ‘Jig A Jig Out’ E.P on the Matt Morgan podcast, stating, ‘I bet they are f*cking great live’. 

Having worked with producer Nick Brine (Oasis, The Stone Roses, Ash) on the first E.P, the lads returned to the studio with Nick in August 2024 for the second E.P from which the first single ‘Stuck In The Riverbed’ was released in November 2024 and which was very well received having gained worldwide radio plays and nearly 19k streams on Spotify alone. 

The band are now back with their follow-up single, the reflective and poignant love song  ‘Always You’.

‘Always You’ which starts off with its gentle and melodic strumming guitars is a reflective ode to a loved one with lyrics like “Its you, It’s always you, so I guess I’ll stay, I guess I’ll stay” perhaps tells the tale of love and all that can happen, the ups and the downs, but how together you’ll stay together through thick and thin because the love is undeniable. 

Musically, the track picks up somewhat in the chorus hooks with a tender smattering of drums and a mellow lead guitar riff all adding to the overall serene and tranquil ambience of the track as a whole. 

The track was written by Bert Hammond (lyrics) and Adam Thompsett (Music). It was Recorded at Leeders Vale studio in South Wales with legendary britpop producer Nick Brine (Oasis, Stone Roses, Ash.)  and was Mastered by Pete Maher (Coldplay, Liam Gallagher, Rolling Stones).

Emily Marsden – Editor
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