The Coventry-based five-piece Candid have started 2023 with a bang after announcing that they have signed with the famous Marquee Records and the release of their new single ‘Tonight’

This follows up the recent exciting revelation that the band are holding a huge hometown show at the HMV Coventry Empire on April the 29th. 

‘Tonight’ is a double A-side release, coupled with new track ‘Wasted Time’. An introspective song, ‘Tonight’ is reflective of a certain period of time for the band: “Tonight is almost a lightbulb moment that a few things needed to change.” A fireball of energy, ‘Tonight’ reflects the new sound that Candid has painstakingly developed. Rich in melody, fast in attack, with the hook delivered early and a punchy bass.

Both tracks were recorded in Liverpool with Richard Turvey (Blossoms), a collaborative experience for the band. Rob Latimer concluded: “We love Liverpool, there’s a great feeling when you’re in the city. I think it really translates into the music too. Rich is a great producer and has enhanced our last three releases hugely, equally the same with Tonight – it made perfect sense to work with him. We recorded at Coastal Sound Recording Studios which is a beautiful place & hopefully we’ll work there soon on something new – we’ve got plenty in the pipeline.”

At the core of the band, Candid are brothers Rob (vocals/guitar) and Dan Latimar (lead guitar). They are joined by the enigmatic Alex Bonsor (drums), Sam Baines (bass) and Max Fisher (keyboards). Having supported the likes of The Snuts and The Fratellis to great acclaim, the band are embarking on a tour next month which culminates in a huge hometown show at the HMV Coventry Empire at the end of April.

The Coventry-based five-piece Candid have started 2023 with a bang after announcing that they have signed with the famous Marquee Records, and that they will be releasing their first single on the label. ‘Tonight’, on Friday the 24th of February.

This follows up the recent exciting revelation that the band are holding a huge hometown show at the HMV Coventry Empire on April the 29th.

‘Tonight’ is a double A-side release, coupled with new track ‘Wasted Time’. An introspective song, ‘Tonight’ is reflective of a certain period of time for the band: “Tonight is almost a lightbulb moment that a few things needed to change.” A fireball of energy, ‘Tonight’ reflects the new sound that Candid has painstakingly developed. Rich in melody, fast in attack, with the hook delivered early and a punchy bass.

Both tracks were recorded in Liverpool with Richard Turvey (Blossoms), a collaborative experience for the band. Rob Latimer concluded: “We love Liverpool, there’s a great feeling when you’re in the city. I think it really translates into the music too. Rich is a great producer and has enhanced our last three releases hugely, equally the same with Tonight – it made perfect sense to work with him. We recorded at Coastal Sound Recording Studios which is a beautiful place & hopefully we’ll work there soon on something new – we’ve got plenty in the pipeline.”

At the core of the band, Candid are brothers Rob (vocals. guitar) and Dan Latimar (lead guitar). They are joined by the enigmatic Alex Bonsor (drums), Sam Baines (bass) and Max Fisher (keyboards). Having supported the likes of The Snuts and The Fratellis to great acclaim, the band are embarking on a tour next month which culminates in a huge hometown show at the HMV Coventry Empire at the end of April.

CANDID TOUR DATES

18/3 Manchester

22/3 Leeds

31/3 Glasgow

1/4 Edinburgh

9/4 Newcastle

20/4 Bournemouth

27/5 Nottingham

Emily Marsden – Editor
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