New double single from Giant Killers

Giant Killers is a London-based indie pop duo formed by Jamie Wortley and Michael Brown, who first emerged in the mid-90s when they signed to MCA Records and dropped two singles. With Jamie handling guitar, keys and lead vocals and Michael on bass, keys, brass and vocals, they were set to release their debut album. But the record never saw the light of day and for nearly three decades, the project remained in limbo.

That all changed in January last year when Giant Killers finally unveiled Songs For The Small Places, their long-awaited full-length album, released via Little Genius Recordings. More than just a return to form, the ten-track LP was a statement of determination and endurance, marking a moment they had waited years to share.

Over the years, Giant Killers have ejoyed an impressive track record, from opening for Blur on their Country House tour to playing with The Blow Monkeys’ Dr. Robert and Nick Heyward. Following the album’s success, they continued their momentum with the When This Time is Over EP and two singles.

Now, they return with a brand new double single titled “One for Georgie / I Can’t Live With You,” further expanding their catalogue with both a familiar favourite and a fresh outing. “One For Georgie” is the fourth single lifted from Songs for the Small Places, a reflective track that distils the fragile nature of greatness. Told through the persona of football legend George Best, Manchester United’s poster boy of the 60s and 70s who passed away two decades ago, the song celebrates the drive needed to reach excellence while also cautioning against idolising success.

Served up in a vibrant indie rock sound where driving drums and guitars are cut with colourful brass tones and upbeat vocal performance. Brimming with instantly catchy songwriting and brought to life by the pair’s performance charm, it’s an uplifting jam that wraps the subtly sombre context of the song in a shimmering arrangement of grooving rhythm and memorable hooks.

On the other side, “I Can’t Live With You” offers a more personal sentiment, capturing the duo’s early struggles as aspiring musicians living in near-poverty in North London. Driven by angular power pop energy and featuring poweful drumming from Neil Conti, who’s known for his work with David Bowie, Prefab Sprout and Robert Plant, the track presents a vivid snapshot of their journey, one where things could have turned out so differently. With a grittier rock sound peppered with the bubbling texture of synths, “I Can’t Live With You” sees Giant Killers lay down another dose of their engaging songwriting and performance flair with a release that sees them hit the ground running in 2025.

Listen to One for Georgie / I Can’t Live With You below