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Marseille Release New Single ‘This Dream Of Mine’ Plus B-Sides

Aug 31, 2023 — Leave a comment

Marseille are back for the summer with indie, feel good jangle pop-stormer “This Dream of Mine” and with the addition of not 1, not 2 but 3 B-sides offering different sides of the band sound and showcasing their songcraft

The single (and b-sides) are out now across all the major streaming platforms and is also accompanied by a music video.

The lead single “This Dream of Mine” really emphasizes that 90’s Madchester Jangle Pop influence, which is the real backbone of Marseille’s sound and musical output so far. Opening with the great thunderous, yet elegant drumming style of Marseille drummer, Tom Spray. The song really lets you know it is Marseille with the high energy and tempo which is prominent in their live performance. Then with the poppy chords, booming bass lines and catchy vocals, the song bursts into euphoria with a bang leaving listeners wondering what hit them. The song writing and musicianship really come across here and work as one, intertwining and it works for Marseille. A sound I believe will be returning in future releases and will ultimately make them stand out from the crowd.

As for the B-sides, these are not just extra bits of content for die-hard fans, no, no, no. These are all masterpieces in their own right. All showcasing the talent and song writing of the band and are all well worth a listen. The jangle pop love song that is “Brightest Star”, the stunningly beautiful break up song “I Love You (So Much More)” or the psychedelic madness of “Devil’s Gonna Get You” all of these songs really show what makes this band so special and they should be celebrated just as much as anything else the band has done.

Marseille lead singer and songwriter “Will Brown” had this to say about the single:

“This Dream of Mine was the sort of song I’ve been wanting to bring to the band for a while, a high-energy, feel-good song yet keeping the jangle-pop sound intact and I believe the single does just that. I remember jamming out the song for the first time in rehearsal and a smile I couldn’t hold back started beaming on my face and if the single can do that for our listeners and fans then we will have succeeded.”

‘This Dream Of Mine’ is a feel good, sun is shining summer tune…although has anyone actually seen any sun shine this summer? Well this song will definitely make up for it. check out the gorgeous ‘This Dream Of Mine’ out now.

Coming soon, to follow up their new releases Music Scene Wales will sit down with the band and talk all things music. Watch this space!

Emily Marsden – Editor
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Marseille Release New ‘Freedom’ EP

May 10, 2023 — Leave a comment

After a successful 10 date UK Tour. Marseille release their Freedom E.P. 

The EP features 4 cracking songs from a band that are shining on the UK indie scene and currently making more waves than the ocean.  

“Psychedelic sunshine beaming down on them” ~ Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio 6)

Marseille are a young rock n roll band formed in late 2021 in Derby, England. The band consists of Will Brown, Joe Labram, Lennon Hall, Tom Spray and most recently Felix Moxey. The 90’s Madchester scene and the 60’s Merseybeat is where Marseille draw most their influences from.

In 2022, Marseille had successes with the singles “Forget It All” which was played on Soccer Am and the 9 minute monster “The Jungle”. Over that summer, the band also performed at the Y-Not and Isle Of Wight Festivals.

Already in 2023 the band have completed a successful 10 date UK Tour selling out venues and are continually building their fan base.

Track 1: ‘Freedom’ is trademark Marseille. A Fast tempo, high energy, in your face guitar driven anthem with euphoric guitar solos. The track starts with a brilliant drum intro, a thumping bassline and the roaring feedback of guitars and this sets the tone for the rest of the rock n roll anthem.

Its a song written about the band’s hometown of Derby. The lyric portrays how there’s not a lot going for it anymore. Once a city booming with life in the streets is now a dull, gloomy place which really needs something to liven it up again.

Track 2: “Only Just Begun” is a great call back to Marseille’s 60’s Mersey-beat inspired sound with hints of the 60’s psychedelia movement. With sweet sounding guitar riffs oozing with a bright sunny sound. It’s a song jam packed with glorious hooks and jangles and a great sing-along catchy chorus.

The song is written about a relationship that ended too soon and how something so full of potential can end before it even began. 

Track 3: “Thinker” is a heartfelt song accompanied by divine strings. It has a lyric that plays with your heart and killer hooks that cut deep in your soul. The song is reflective and full of emotion addressing the situation of lost loved ones and all the things you want to say to them now they’re gone.

Track 4: “Lost And Found” This track came from the same recording sessions and had previously been an early live favourite of the band’s fans. One of the first songs the band fully fleshed out together, this is a song with a lot of history and the band wanted to keep in touch with that raw, live sound. 

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Marseille Release New Single ‘Thinker’

Mar 23, 2023 — Leave a comment

Marseille are the Derby based five piece band consisting of Will Brown on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Joe Labram on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Lennon Hall on Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals, Felix Moxey on Bass  and Tom Spray on Drums/Percussion. 

Although only formed in 2021, the band have wasted no time in getting down to business showcasing an impressive momentum in releasing an envious array of hit singles to date to include the 2022 releases of ‘Forget It All’ ‘Might As Well Be Mine’ and ‘The Jungle’ including the Vega Rally Remix of the track and the b-side of ‘The Universe Is Yours’ – all of which were received to much critical acclaim and support from the likes of Soccer AM, BBC Radio, Sirius XM Radio, online praise from Shed Seven and reviews from the likes of RGM, This Is The Music and Travellers Tunes to name but a few. 

These releases served to cement this band well and truly being ones to watch and the band also enjoyed performances at the famous Y-Not and Isle Of Wight Festivals.

Kicking off the New Year  Marseille showed no signs of slowing down, with the release of their hit single “Only Just Begun” which was picked up and played by Steve La Macq on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Marseille are now gearing up for the release of their latest single ‘Thinker’ amidst the height of  their 10 day headline tour which sees them performing all over the country. 

The new single “Thinker”  is a truly beautiful ballad which will undoubtedly find its name amongst some of the greatest songs of all time. A heartfelt sweet song accompanied by divine strings, lyrics that literally speak to your heart  and hooks that seem to have been created by masters of their craft. Marseille are showing that they have what it takes for their name to be up in lights amongst the most legendary of bands. They are proving that they are musicians at the top of their game with songs to set to define a generation.

Marseille lead singer and songwriter, Will Brown, has said of the new track: 

“This song was initially written when I was only about 13 or 14. Joe saw potential in the song and insisted we bring it back into the light of day. I always saw the song about relationships until recently. I now see it as a song which talks about the loss of loved ones and all the things you want to say to them but can’t now they’re gone” 

‘Thinker’ received its debut radio premiere last weekend when it was played on BBC Introducing by Dean Jackson.

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Marseille release latest single ‘Only Just Begun’

Jan 31, 2023 — Leave a comment

Marseille are the hotly tipped indie band formed in late 2021 from Derby, England. The band consists of Will Brown, Joe Labram, Lennon Hall, Tom Spray and most recently Felix Moxey. Signed to Birmingham based label ADR Records, the 90’s Madchester scene and the 60’s Merseybeat is where Marseille draw most their influences from.

In 2022 Marseille enjoyed success with several single releases. “Forget It All” was featured on Soccer Am and the 9 minute monster “The Jungle” was loved by radio and press alike, cementing this band well and truly and ones to watch. Over the summer, the band performed at the famous Y-Not and Isle Of Wight Festivals.

Kicking off the New Year just as strongly as they left off, Marseille are keeping the momentum going with no signs of slowing down anytime soon, with the release of their latest single “Only Just Begun” which is to be taken from the band’s upcoming EP, which also features the aforementioned track ‘Freedom’

The new single “Only Just Begun” is a great call back to Marseille’s 60’s Mersey-beat inspired sound with hints of the 60’s psychedelia movement. With sweet sounding guitar riffs oozing with a bright sunny sound taking you right back to lazy, hazy summers days, without a care in the world.. It’s a track that is jam packed with glorious hooks and jangles and a magnificently catchy, sing-along chorus.

Vocally, the band has stepped up their sound to another level with harmonies enhancing what was already a rich sound. Frontman Will Brown’s vocal gives the record the mid-60s beat classic sonic to great effect.

Marseille lead singer and songwriter, Will Brown, has commented of the track:

“The song is written about a relationship that ended too soon which I’m sure is something a lot of people have experienced. Something full of potential just ends for a silly reason. This song just reflects that and tells a story of feelings and what happened over the course of that time”

‘Only Just Begun’ was written by Marseille and is being released under ADR Records and has already received praise from the likes of Travellers Tunes who have commented “Marseille’s debut EP is set for release this April and it inevitably will change guitar music for the better”.

Marseille are shortly set to embark on a 10 date countrywide tour in support of this single and EP release. Full dates of which can be seen below.

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Marseille Release Their Latest Single ‘Freedom’

Nov 18, 2022 — Leave a comment

Marseille are the Derby based newly increased in size, five piece band consisting of Will Brown on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Joe Labram on Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals, Lennon Hall on Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals, Felix Moxey on Bass  and Tom Spray on Drums/Percussion. 

Although only formed in 2021, the band have wasted no time in getting down to business showcasing an impressive momentum in releasing an envious array of hit singles to date to include the 2022 releases of ‘Forget It All’ ‘Might As Well Be Mine’ and ‘The Jungle’ including the Vega Rally Remix of the track and the b-side of ‘The Universe Is Yours’ – all of which were received to much critical acclaim. 

It’s fair to say that Marseille have had a pretty impressive 2022 with their catalogue of releases, features and support from the likes of Soccer AM, BBC Radio, Sirius XM Radio, online praise from Shed Seven and reviews from the likes of RGM, This Is The Music and Travellers Tunes to name but a few. 

Marseille have also been gigging relentlessly up and down the country and have made several festival appearances including their debut at this year’s Isle Of Wight and Y-Not Festivals. A trend that they look set to continue into 2023.

Another notable accolade for the band includes having their music featured in a major televised music documentary ‘Kick Out The Jams – The Story of XFM’ which was aired in selected cinemas and on Sky TV.

The unstoppable force of musical brilliance that is Marseille are now back with their latest offering the huge, anthemic, rock and roll track ‘Freedom’.

From the get-go this track is full throttle, in your face with pounding drums, rumbling bass lines and electrifying and sonic guitar hooks.

Frontman Will, undoubtedly offers his best vocal performance to date on this track as he takes centre stage over the siren and buzz of electric melodies surrounding him. It’s a hypnotic track that will completely draw you in. The track zooms along at a breathtaking pace until mid section when there’s a subtle change of pace, but then the drums take control once more and the track suddenly bursts back into life with a wall of sound, filled with reverbing, explosive guitars. 

Lyrically, ‘Freedom’ is a life-affirming, soul-enriching track that is jammed packed with pure poetic brilliance. 

‘FREEDOM’ was written by Marseille and is being released under ADR Records. It has already been picked up and featured by BBC Introducing and has received press praise from Travellers Tunes who have said “Marseille have emerged with the finest rock n roll song of 2022”.

UPCOMING GIGS 

08.11.22 – The Slaughtered Lamb- London 

10.11.22 – The Bodega – Nottingham 

18.11.22 – Sidney and Matilda – Sheffield 

19.11.22 – The Sunflower Lounge – Birmingham 

26.11.22 – 02 Academy – Leicester 

04.12.22 – The Empire – Rochdale

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