"My most intimate collection of songs thus far..."
Pictish Trail is set to release a new album titled ‘Life Slime’ on April 10th.
The artist behind the project, Scottish songwriter Johnny Lynch, resides on the Isle of Eigg and leads the notable Lost Map Records label.
The forthcoming album ‘Life Slime’ is scheduled for release this Spring and serves as a break-up album. It features songwriting that addresses themes of loss and readjustment, and will be available via Fire Records on April 10th.
He shares: “It encompasses much of the hardship, guilt, pain, and confusion that accompany such turmoil. While all my albums are deeply personal, ‘Life Slime’ feels like my most intimate collection of songs yet.”
Produced by Mike Lindsay (Tunng, LUMP), it follows 2022’s well-received ‘Island Family,’ with the new single ‘Sorry Eyes’ now available.
This bold alt-pop track, underpinned by an electronic foundation, features self-deprecating lyrics that conceal memories of pain and anger.
The songwriter elaborates…
“It’s a song that exists in that chaotic psychological realm where you absorb someone else’s anger and redirect it inward. The chorus intentionally plays with the words ‘sorry eyes’ and ‘sorry ass’ – it’s meant to evoke self-mockery, capturing that inner voice when you feel like you’ve let yourself down. The mix-up between those phrases still makes me laugh, and it has been particularly enjoyable to perform live.” “The bitterness bounces between resentment, self-blame, and the lasting sting of judgment, until the word ‘sorry’ ultimately loses its significance. Musically, there’s a flamboyant groove to it – with glamorous bass and electro-pop flair – but beneath lies something wounded. For me, the song embodies that tension: acknowledging your imperfections without allowing them to define you, and recognizing that frustration can serve as an honest point of departure.”
Tune in now.
A:1. Hold It 2. Life Slime 3. Toxic Spillage 4. Battery Pack 5. Another Way
B:6. Sorry Eyes 7. Infinity Ooze 8. Crystal Cave 9. Torch Song 10. Werewolf Ending
PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE GIBSON
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Pictish Trail is set to launch their new album 'Life Slime' on April 10th. The songwriter, Scottish artist Johnny Lynch, resides on the Isle of Eigg and is the driving force behind the project.