Sydney Minsky Sargeant of Working Men’s Club has shared a new solo track called ‘Summer Song’. Check it out below.
The new track is the latest preview of the artists’ forthcoming debut solo album, ‘Lunga’. It is set for release on September 12, and marks his first record outside of his seven years with Working Men’s Club. Visit here to pre-order.
It follows on from previous singles to be shared from the upcoming record, hot on the heels of lead single ‘I Don’t Wanna’ and follow-up ‘Long Roads’. It captures a sonic, ambient atmosphere throughout and, as the name suggests, comes with the uplifting sound that makes it ideal for the summer.
“Come round another time / In another life / And maybe I won’t feel death’s in my stride”, he sings in an intriguing vocal melody, backed by psychedelic guitars and glimmering synths.
“It evokes the longing to be taken away from my self and the habits I once had of thinking in certain ways that felt unavoidable,” Minsky Sargeant said of the single. Check it out below.
As for the album itself, the songs on the tracklist were written over a period of several years, some dating back to when Sargeant was a teenager growing up in Todmorden.
“I’m trying to wear my heart-on-my-sleeve a bit more, these songs come from a search for meaning and understanding,” he explained. “I’m always trying to unpick myself and those around me, the ones I love and loved the most. There were thoughts and feelings that these songs helped me express, address and make sense of.”
Discussing the choice of title, he added: “‘Lunga’ is another way of saying we are all one and the same deep down and that we should try to remember that a little more. In a world that has never felt so scary and polarised, I just hope this album connects with people.”
Sydney Minsky Sargeant’s latest work with Working Men’s Club was the ‘Fear Fear’ album, which followed up their self-titled debut album. It received four stars from NME in 2022 in a review which read: “Sure, it’s a dizzying landscape, but the chaotic palette does justice to the devastation and confusion faced in recent years. Working Men’s Club certainly wear the trauma well, but this riveting exploration truly thrives by seeking the light beyond the gloom.”
The singer is also a member of supergroup Demise Of Love alongside producer Daniel Avery and James Greenwood (aka Ghost Culture), who recently released their self-titled debut EP.
As for upcoming shows, Sydney Minsky Sargeant will play solo dates at Manchester Psych Fest on August 30, followed by a slot at the Stone Nest in London on September 16. Visit here for tickets.
Earlier this summer, Working Men’s Club opened for LCD Soundsystem at two of their London shows in June. These were the first sign of activity from the Yorkshire band since 2023, when they wrapped up the tour supporting their aforementioned second studio album ‘Fear Fear’.
