Our favourite Wigan outfit The Lathums turn heart, wrenching pain into a breathtaking ocean of raw, emotional power on their latest single, ‘Long Shadows’.
Through courage, conviction and tidal waves of confidence, the band aim to kick down barriers on conventional melodic indie pop songs.
A product of hurt and of discovering love’s permanence, even as an unwelcome source of agony, the song teases a glimpse of sunshine from behind the darkest of clouds. Recorded in one, single take, frontman Alex Moore’s vocal performance of intense, primal urgency left his bandmates floored.
He says of the song: “‘Long Shadows’ is a song about deep emotional struggle and the complexities of love. I’m expressing feelings of despair, isolation, and fear of change after losing love, evoking a sense of tragic suffering. Despite the darkness, we recognise love’s enduring presence, though it casts long shadows over our life.
“The song explores the dual nature of love and its ability to both heal and hurt. Through metaphors of light, shadow, and transcendence, we find hope in embracing vulnerability and seeks freedom through love.”
Following up on singles ‘No Direction’ and ‘Stellar Cast’, the band will be releasing their third album ‘Matter Does Not Define’ on March 7th 2025 with a UK tour to follow less than a week later. Get more details here.
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