New single from And the Sunset Burns

Based in London, And the Sunset Burns is a rock outfit first formed by vocalist and guitarist Danny and bass player Isma met drummer Ruben and guitarist Alex in the UK capital. Friends from school, Danny and Isma have previously collaborated on various musical projects in the past, resulting in a strong sonic chemistry that shines through in their sound.

Heading to studios in Hackney and Slipway Studios in Kingston Upon Thames, the quartet started to piece together their shared creative vision which draws on pioneering rock acts from the UK and USA including the Rolling Stones and The Doors, as well as Latin artists such as Andrés Calamaro and Enrique Bunbury.

While rock and roll forms the basis of their sound, they flow through various styles and blurs genres to make something entirely new and distinctly their own. “As a band we don’t like to label our style, we rather live in between genres chasing different feelings from song to song,” they share.

First unveiling the And the Sunset Burns project at the start of 2023, they dropped their debut single “Every Time Your Body Moves,” followed up by their sophomore single “Restless” in August. Having firmly established themselves in the London live music scene, they’ve played venues in all over the city in Acton, Kilburn, Crouch End and Angel.

Now they bring us their latest release with their brand new single titled “Don Diablo,” another superb display of their songwriting panache and slick musicianship prowess. Opened by a delicate acoustic guitar intro as intricate lead notes tumble around shimmering sustained chords, a Latin style beat enters to inject a laid back groove before the vocals enter, soft and hushed to craft a mesmeric Latin rock scene with smooth flamenco touches.

Blissful instrumental flutter dance around as the gentle patter of drums carries the energy and the compelling vocal leads, delivered with subtle grit and an equal measure of melodic flair, rise in intensity as they’re layered up. It’s a stunning song that showcases a new side to And the Sunset Burns captivating and highly original sound, building to a rousing burst of soaring vocals that float above the rich arrangement.

With plans to tour around the world playing all kinds of venues and festival next year as well as the release of their upcoming debut full-length record, 2024 is sure to be an exciting year for this thrilling new outfit.

Listen to Don Diablo below

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