BAD WITH PHONES shares new single “TICKET”

Based between the cities of London and Berlin, BAD WITH PHONES is an enigmatic artist whose identity encompasses roles as a hacker, songwriter, producer, dog enthusiast and astrology aficionado. His music is an original blend of alternative pop, spoken word, R&B, and indie electronic which has earned him high praise from major publications.

Complex UK praised him as a “Unique voice and sound,” Line Of Best Fit highlighted his “Endearing sonics and raw narratives,” and Clash described his work as “Arrestingly minimal.” BAD WITH PHONES, whose name originated from a six-month phone-free social experiment, first unveiled the moniker back in 2018 with his debut single “Needles.”

Since then, BAD WITH PHONES has gone from strength to strength with each move via multiple well-received singles, remixes, EPs and the full-length debut record, 2021’s album Marinade which have seen the artist craft a truly impressive musical output that’s racked up millions of spins on Spotify alone. Now signed to the Brixton-based Don’t Sleep imprint and with his sophomore LP, CRASH, set to drop later this month, he brings us his final single ahead of the album’s launch with the track titled “TICKET.”

“TICKET” was created in a shed with his friends, instilling the DIY ethos and collaborative spirit that defines much of BAD WITH PHONES’ music. This track is the fourth single from the upcoming album which is inspired by and created after the artist survived a life-changing car crash, with the record’s artwork featuring a jeep destroyed on a volcanic landscape to reflect the traumatic experience that influenced the music.

The new single serves up a stunning psychedelic-tinged, vulnerable yet epic indie anthem that wraps the listener in a transportive musical experience. Brought in by the soft flutter of synth textures, the track slowly progresses with the artist’s soothing spoken word style vocals before launching into bright melodic leads as the arrangement swells around his compelling voice.

With the rattling shuffle of drums and hazy arrangement crafting an atmospheric alternative pop sound cut with R&B aesthetics, “TICKET” offers a catchy yet moving vibe. With smooth ebb and flow, the dreamy drop outs are lifted by the precision and softly delivered vocal hooks in the chorus, resulting in a truly sensational new jam from a talented artist who continues to impress. With his forthcoming record about to drop, BAD WITH PHONES is set to play an album launch event tomorrow night at 7pm at the BBE Store in Hackney, London.

Commenting on the new single, he shares, “TICKET is the concept of making it to your dreams, the heavenly aspect of ourselves and our experiences on earth. Leaving the old behind and moving forward no matter the cost. We are spiritual beings having a human experience, so tapping into your unique set of rituals that brings out your divinity, that connection we all have to source – your personal key to a place that’s beyond your wildest imagination. We wanted to portray a sense of devotion and worship with this one, hence the dramatic almost war like mystical adventure theme. Such is life when we experiences glimpses of the divine within us.”

Listen to TICKET below

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