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JOHNNY LLOYD: Since bursting onto the scene in 2010 as frontman of indie-rock outfit Tribes, Johnny Lloyd has gone on to establish himself as a prolific solo artist and esteemed film composer. Alongside his solo studio output (‘Next Episode Starts in 15 Seconds’, ‘Cheap Medication’, plus a pair of rarities collections entitled ‘Low Fidelity’ Volumes 1 & 2 ), Johnny has also contributed music for numerous TV & Film productions including ‘Frank of Ireland’, ‘Sex Education’, ‘Legacy of Lies’, ‘After Life’, plus the Sky Atlantic series ‘I Hate Suzie’ which he went on to win a Royal Television Award for ‘Best Original Music’ for in 2023. In 2021, he released the official motion picture soundtrack for Billie Piper’s critically acclaimed ‘Rare Beasts’ film, while also finding time to release his third official solo album: ‘La La La’. Since then, Lloyd reactivated Tribes for a series of huge UK shows, including an appearance at the Kentish Town O2 Forum, plus comeback album ‘Rabbit Head’.
Confirming his first solo material in over 3 years – JOHNNY LLOYD – is back with news of a brand new album, ‘Punchline’, led by the single ‘If You Love Them, Let Them Go’. Laced with gossamer guitar lines and a pin-drop presence, ‘If You Love Them, Let Them Go’ marks a majestic return for the singer, songwriter and composer Johnny Lloyd.
Reminiscent of Bright Eyes, Elliot Smith, or even Nick Drake, the first solo material from the artist since 2021’s ‘La La La’ album, arrives with an understated grace and a hymnal aura that accompany ruminations of a “day the angels fell to earth”.
As Johnny explains of the track:
“‘’If You Love Them, Let Them Go’ is a song that started life quite heavy and it wasn’t until I got it in the studio, that I realised how personal it was and it needed a softer more Elliot Smith type delivery. It feels new musically to me and it was recorded beautifully by Luke Glazewski at HoxaHQ onto tape.”
Hushed in its delivery and highly personal in its subject matter, it’s a signal clear and true of the career affirming collection of songs Lloyd has been working on these past few years: ‘Punchline’, his fourth studio album under his own name. Produced by musician and producer Max Clilverd (who has previously worked with Tom Odell, Holly Humberstone and earlier Johnny Lloyd albums), it’s a record that places Lloyd’s songwriting talents under the warmth of the spotlight; its pared-back arrangements illuminating songs rich in eternal themes of love, loss and letting go.
Of the upcoming album, Johnny states: “If there was one album I’ve made to showcase my music I would want it to be this one. I started writing the album at the end of 2022 when the world was still transitioning out of the pandemic and I feel like that feeling is present in the music. I pushed as hard as I could creatively to go places I haven’t previously been… I am very grateful for the amazing musicians who played on this album and to Max Clilverd for bringing it together.”
Due for release on 31st January 2024 (via the Xtra Mile Recordings label), the new album emerges following a prolific period of songwriting for TV and film (where he won the RTS Best Original Music Award for ‘I Hate Suzie’) as well as a new album and tour with his band Tribes.
Doors open at 1.30pm for the matinée and 7pm for the evening performance. Music starts at 2.30 and 8.30pm respectively. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited, and available on a first come first served basis, so if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
