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The Murder Capital reveals the last preview of ‘Blindness’ titled ‘A Distant Life’.

The Murder Capital reveals the last preview of ‘Blindness’ titled ‘A Distant Life’.

      With the anticipated release of their third album ‘Blindness’ approaching on February 21st, The Murder Capital has unveiled a final teaser in the form of the new single ‘A Distant Life’. This track, characterized by its narrative emphasis and gritty, industrial-inspired percussion, carries a certain naive, nostalgic allure reminiscent of ’90s icons Pavement. Regarding the inspiration behind ‘A Distant Life,’ frontman James McGovern explained: “I composed the lyrics during a journey to one of the many inspiring service stations while touring in the UK. I had been listening to a podcast called Poetry Unbound that featured Margaret Atwood’s poem ‘All Bread,’ which ignited my desire to write.” He further elaborated: “I aimed for the music to feel innocent and unpretentious, akin to genuine love. That evening, Irv and I stood outside the back of the venue in Liverpool; I asked him to play two chords repeatedly. Everything came together quickly, enhanced by Irv’s contributions, and for that brief moment, the gap between my girlfriend and me felt a tad smaller.” You can listen to ‘A Distant Life’ and discover more about the inspirations behind ‘Blindness’ in our fresh interview with James below. Don't miss The Murder Capital live this year on the following dates:

      MARCH 2025

      31 Wellington, San Fran

      APRIL 2025

      01 Auckland, Tuning Fork

      03 Melbourne, The Corner

      04 Brisbane, Brightside

      05 Sydney, Crowbar

      07 Perth, The Rosemount

      17 Birmingham, XOYO

      18 Manchester, New Century Hall

      19 Glasgow, Saint Luke’s

      21 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club

      22 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club

      24 London, Outernet

      26 Bristol, SWX

      29 Lisbon, LAV

      30 Porto Auditorio CCO

      MAY 2025

      02 Madrid, Sala Copernico

      03 Barcelona, Sala Razzmatazz

      05 Milan, Alcatraz

      06 Zurich, Bogen F

      08 Munich, Backstage

      09 Prague, MeetFactory

      10 Berlin, Gretchen

      11 Cologne, Gebaude 913

      13 Brussels, Ancienne Belgique

      14 Nijmegen, Doornroosje

      15 Amsterdam, Melkweg - MAX

      17 Paris, Le Trianon

      JULY 2025

      19 Dublin, Iveagh Gardens

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