‘WHEN THIS TIME IS OVER’
Giant Killers release a new single entitled ‘When This Time is Over’ on 24th May via Little Genius. This follows the release in January of their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Songs For The Small Places’ nearly three decades on from when they recorded it! The album has received a universally rapturous reception the band were not expecting….
‘When This Time is Over’, the first single from the album, will be released digitally across all platforms on Little Genius Recordings as part of a unique Double A side, Double B side EP. At least a quarter of all proceeds from every sale through Bandcamp will go to the suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably.
The indie-pop band are song writing duo Jamie Wortley (guitar, keys, lead vocals) and Michael Brown (bass, keys, brass, vocals). They were signed to MCA Records in 1995 where they released two singles, however the album never saw the light of day. Now the band have their rights back and the songs are finally getting their chance to shine…
The band’s 90’s sound has struck a chord with the modern-day music press. Multiple outlets have acknowledged Giant Killers’ ‘timeless appeal’ and ‘deft songwriting charm…
“We believe the album is a work about universal and timeless themes. Our 3 decades long wish is to see if the rest of the world agrees with us, and we’ve been taken aback by all the superlatives heaped upon our music…
We’re now committed to a string of single releases throughout 2024 starting with, ‘When This Time is Over’. The song has a great back story; it was the first one we wrote as Giant Killers, and it was written on a guitar owned by Butch Vig. The guitar was in the safe keeping of our mate Simon Gunning, the artist manager who looked after Vig’s later incarnation as Garbage. We knocked around Simon’s office after business hours because we lived in relative poverty in an empty office down the corridor and his place was well… warmer. We’d seen Butch playing that guitar so often when he visited Simon on business, we picked it up in the hope his magic might rub off from his fingers and onto our musical endeavors.” Michael and Jamie
The band has just announced that they will be opening the main stage at the Shiiine On Festival in November. Previously Giant Killers opened for Blur on their Country House tour (Blur actually nicked their original keyboard player after one of the shows on Cleethorpes Pier) and toured with Dr Robert (Blow Monkeys) and Nick Heyward. They appeared on C4’s The Big Breakfast, performed live on the Patrick Kielty TV show, and were once mistaken for Boyzone after their label accidentally sent them a limo to take them to a promo appearance for Capital Radio.
Separately and together, Giant Killers have remained gigging musicians and in other musical projects. Over a wide history they’ve played Glastonbury, at Proms in the Park in Hyde Park opening for Lionel Richie, toured with Squeeze and in support of Motown legend Edwin Starr. They were even once given away as a sticker in Smash Hits.
THE CRITICS ON ‘SONGS FOR THE SMALL PLACES’
“A long overdue gem.” LOUDER THAN WAR
“The music of the future.” BBC RADIO 5 LIVE
“Brimming with a light yet powerful energy that sweeps and swoons throughout, it feels as if Giant Killers sound may be more necessary now than ever.” THE REAL DING
“You’ll most definitely be coming back to this one again and again.” ROCK CHART NEWS
“A winning charm and appeal that feels timeless thanks to their affable charisma and thoughtful writing. The core of the album lies in the very human and vivid stories that are painted through the narratives.” CLOUT
“A sonic adventure filled with catchy melodies and heartfelt storytelling the album is a testament to the band’s enduring creativity and musical prowess.” ILLUSTRATE MAGAZINE
“Vibrant yet reflective, full bodied yet incredibly intimate. Hauntingly timeless and refreshingly sincere.” MUSIC ARENA
“An exceptional debut – this album deserves your attention.” MESMREISED
“After three decades of anticipation, Giant Killers have delivered something truly remarkable. “
MUSIC IS TO BLAME
“A fantastic album in any age. But killer songs, poetic lyricism and perfect deliveries aside, it is also an essential document of how potent pop used to be.” DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE
“A masterful collection of songs.” MUSIKE POOL
”Authentic, engaging and truly enjoyable.” PRINCIPLE MUSIC
LISTEN TO WHEN THIS TIME IS OVER EP: https://promo.awal.com/u1yLocmkLnE3PPqaZLdQ
- When This Time is Over 3. Home Time Blue
- Billy the Kid 4. A Legacy of Sorts
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY:
LISTEN TO THE WHOLE ALBUM ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/43MD3XjVKjf3r3B2jWTfex?si=GwkFv0ceRpuF79o6fZGdIQ
Bandcamp link:
https://giantkillers1.bandcamp.com/album/when-this-time-is-over-e-p
Also available on all platforms: Amazon, Apple. 7Digital, Spotify etc
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