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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