Wynona Bleach Release Sophisti-pop New Single ‘Tangerine’
Belfast’s fierce and feisty Wynona Bleach, known for their lush soundscapes infectious energy, sing-along lyrics and memorable riffs are excited to announce their newest sophistipop-bubble grunge gem, “Tangerine”, via iconic label Fierce Panda Records (Coldplay, Placebo, Death Cab For Cutie, Desperate Journalist)
Wynona Bleach – Tangerine (Spotify Link)
Originally formed in 2018, the band have had a slew of achievements from a 12-date headline tour of Russia, to supporting the likes of Feeder, October Drift hand picked by the legendary Alice In Chains and more recently Ash to support them on Irish leg of their respective tours. They were nominated for the Northern Ireland Music Prize for both Album and Live Act in 2022 with debut album Moonsoake (produced with Bill Ryder-Jones). 2023 saw the band playing live sessions with BBC Sounds, performing at SXSW and New Colossus Festival in NYC with the past year touring the UK as they finish recording their follow-up album.
Blending alternative rock, shoegaze and power pop, this ‘Sexy Sophistipop’ track marks the third single from the band’s sophomore record (due in 2025). A down tempo, crushing and popping ballad about wants and desires, it explores the delicate state one finds themselves in when they find themselves secret crushing on someone they know they’ll never have. The track was written and recorded in the band’s own local pub ballroom-come studio/rehearsal space, produced by Wynona Bleach guitarist Jonny Woods while being mixed and co produced by their long standing collaborators, Grammy nominated Andy Bradfield and Avril Mackintosh (The XX, Rufus Wainwright, Bryan Adams), who previously worked on the bands latest singles and also on their debut album “Moonsoake” (2022).
“Tangerine” is released not long before Wynona Bleach return to perform at SXSW for the second time in their short careers, whilst they polish up the final stages of their much anticipated second album (title and release date TB). With more exciting showcases to be announced soon, fans can also look forward to further UK/Irish tours later this year, where they will bring their signature swirling guitars and raw energy to their growing fanbases across their home islands and beyond.
Wynona Bleach deliver glorious sounds of indie alternative rock, echoing vibes of Paramore, The Smashing Pumpkins, Curve, The Joy Formidable, Wolf Alice and Sea Lemon to name a few.