New Rumble Strips single 'inspired'' by mugging
Band return with new Mark Ronson-produced single
The Rumble Strips' forthcoming new single recounts a mugging that went wrong, the band have revealed.
'Not The Only Person' is released on June 29, and will be the first single to be taken from the band's Mark Ronson-produced second album 'Welcome To The Walk Alone'.
The band have revealed that the song's lyrics were inspired by an incident last year when singer Charlie Waller and his wife were assailed by muggers, only for Mrs Waller to chase off the startled attackers.
Bizarrely, the song becomes an apology of sorts to the attackers for messing with his wife, featuring the lyric, "You're not the only person to get it wrong, it's alright – come back tomorrow night and you can take anything you want."
As well as production from Ronson, 'Welcome To The Walk Alone' was orchestrated by Owen Pallet, who has worked with Arcade Fire and The Last Shadow Puppets.
The Rumble Strips play an album launch show at the London Wilton Hall on July 15.
To check the availability of Rumble Strips tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.
'Not The Only Person' is released on June 29, and will be the first single to be taken from the band's Mark Ronson-produced second album 'Welcome To The Walk Alone'.
The band have revealed that the song's lyrics were inspired by an incident last year when singer Charlie Waller and his wife were assailed by muggers, only for Mrs Waller to chase off the startled attackers.
Bizarrely, the song becomes an apology of sorts to the attackers for messing with his wife, featuring the lyric, "You're not the only person to get it wrong, it's alright – come back tomorrow night and you can take anything you want."
As well as production from Ronson, 'Welcome To The Walk Alone' was orchestrated by Owen Pallet, who has worked with Arcade Fire and The Last Shadow Puppets.
The Rumble Strips play an album launch show at the London Wilton Hall on July 15.
To check the availability of Rumble Strips tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.
The Rumble Strips tickets:
| Date / Time | Artist | Venue | Town/City | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2009 19:30 | The Rumble Strips | The Waterfront | Norwich | [Sold Out] |
| Nov 13, 2009 19:30 | The Rumble Strips | O2 Academy2 Birmingham | Birmingham | [Sold Out] |
| Nov 15, 2009 19:00 | The Rumble Strips | Rescue Rooms | Nottingham | [Sold Out] |
| Nov 16, 2009 19:00 | The Rumble Strips | The Cockpit | Leeds | [Sold Out] |
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