Scottish duo Aiden Moffatt and James Graham have embarked on creating a new album together under the name Gentle Sinners. Paired with the release of a new single titled “Face To Fire (After Nyman)” which follows other such singles as “DTM” and “Killing This Time”.
The new single combines a punchy bass-heavy track with raw, unpolished vocals. The middle section (with inspiration credited to the innovative English composer Michael Nyman) utilises the sharp stabs of strings over the guttural saw-toothed bass for a grand departure into the emphatic finale.
The band was formed in early 2021 following the release of Moffatt’s’ latest album As Days Get Dark with his band Arab Strap. With a career spanning nearly 30 years and numerous accolades, Moffatt was quoted saying; “After a big album with a lot of words in it, I get sick of my own voice, so I tend to retreat a little bit and do instrumental stuff. It was pure serendipity that James was looking to do something that way.”
The lyrical content is owed largely to the distinct input of The Twilight Sad singer James Graham, channelling the fear and frustration he experienced during the pandemic, delving into themes of isolation and despair, anger and confusion. Graham stated; “I think if the record makes you feel uneasy, that’s job done! I was feeling uncertainty to do with my job, my family, my life, everything was uncertain and anxious. For the music to replicate that, that’s a good sign.”
However, the current singles available from the band are far from gloomy. The instrumental aspects written by Moffatt are decidedly forceful and uplifting. Graham added; “What I’ve always loved about Motown records was that you can dance to them, they’re really joyous, but the lyrics are always about heartbreak. Maybe that’s the kind of thing that’s going on here, they’re kinda fighting each other, but in an enjoyable way. It’s not a joyless record to listen to!”
The album These Actions Cannot be Undone, is due to drop on the 13th of May 2022 available for pre-order now on vinyl, CD and digital download. Take a peek at the tracklist below;
1.“Waiting For Nothing”
2. “Killing This Time”
3. “Let Them Rot” ft. AKG
4. “The Cries”
5. “Date & Sign”
6. “Rent Free”
7. “Shores Of Anhedonia”
8. “Face To Fire (After Nyman)”
9. “Don’t Say Goodnight”
10. “Landfill”
Twilight Sad can be seen supporting The Cure on their upcoming UK shows for 2022. Arab Strap will also have dates set to perform in the UK and Europe later this year.
