Arliston drops new single “How in Heaven”

Arliston, the South London indie pop duo, is back with their latest single “How In Heaven” which is the first taste of their forthcoming EP, set for release in the early summer of this year. The track features a dreamy electronic soundscape with driving percussive drum patterns that complement the lo-fi indie pop vibe. The deep hazy vocal delivery, which floats on top of the track, weaves together fragments of memories to tell the story of a broken relationship.

The duo, comprised of Jack Ratcliffe and George Hasbury, has teamed up with talented drummers Sylvan Strauss and Sam Catchpole, along with Horn players Sam Scott and Dan Berry for their upcoming fourth EP. The band first exploded onto the scene in 2018 with their critically acclaimed EP Hawser, which was recorded in Dock Street Studios in East London with Chris Blakey.

The release was originally a studio-only project but eventually evolved into a fully-fledged band, winning over scores of loyal fans with their mesmerising blend of spacey production and dreamlike rich harmonies. Their music has now clocked millions of streams on Spotify alone, with support from BBC Radio One and Amazing Radio, as well as editorial support from Spotify UK on playlists like ‘Most Beautiful Songs in the World’ and ‘New in Alternative.’

The new single “How In Heaven” is a continuation of Arliston’s captivating and atmospheric indie pop sound that has gained them widespread support from outlets like Clash, Wonderland, Earmilk and Notion. The track’s production is expertly balanced, with every thread of the swirling soundscape given equal weight. The lo-fi indie pop sound is elevated by the addition of the talented drummers and horn players, bringing a new depth and energy to the track.

Arliston’s next EP promises to be their most mature work to date, packed with expansive large-scale songs that build on the duo’s trademark sound. The band has transformed modest ideas into a three-dimensional world, with an irresistible blend of indie pop brought together by a collective of like-minded talented musicians.

“How In Heaven” is a stunning addition to Arliston’s discography and a perfect teaser for their forthcoming EP. The dreamy electronic textures and percussive drum patterns create a hypnotic and transportive sound that showcases the duo’s signature songwriting and production talent, with the deep atmospheric vocal style adding an ethereal quality to the track. Arliston is undoubtedly a band to watch, and their fourth EP is eagerly anticipated by fans and critics alike.

Commenting on the single, singer Jack shares, “This one is a classic ‘you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone’ song. I guess there’s a reason the topic has been covered so many times. It’s so easy to take people close to you for granted. It’s only when you walk away and get some perspective… and maybe a little rose-tinted pondering, that you can see the full picture. The incredulity of the chorus line “How in heaven did I walk over you?” says it all, and then falls back on the silly reasons they broke up in the first place “Cos the songs that I like, they left you dry on the vine” (we didn’t like the same music).”

Adding, “The verses start with the character trying to establish individuality and self-determination “I can tie shoes on my own” but their memories reveal the person they left in order to establish individuality was a wonderful person who was ignored.”

Listen to How in Heaven below