Danish indie band Mansfield have revealed their new single “Dreams of Desire” and its accompanying video.
The track is taken from their forthcoming album ‘For All the Right Reasons‘, set for release on May 17. Buy it here.
Since their debut album ‘Star-Crossed Lovers’ in 2020, Mansfield has made a name for themselves by doing live shows in Denmark, England and Germany. With a clear nod to British indie rock tradition, Mansfield has developed their own distinct sound showing a high level of songwriting.
With its catchy chorus and guitar-driven sound, “Dreams of Desire” is energetic and uplifting from start to finish and reveals a new side to Mansfield’s musical journey. The idea for the song came about after a memorable performance together with John Hassell, the bassist of The Libertines and the lead vocalist of The April Rainers, based in Denmark. Mansfield’s lead singer and songwriter Christian Stage reflects:
“I wanted to write a song inspired by the grittiness of The Libertines with distorted guitars that blend in with pounding drums and groovy bass lines. When I came up with a resonant lead guitar riff for the song, it took on a different shape making the music sound a bit like U2. The delay guitar sound lends the song an element of pop coinciding well with the emotional lyrics that express a yearning for intimacy.”
Lead guitarist Mathias Havelund adds;
“’Dreams of Desire’ was the final song that Christian wrote and brought to the studio during our recording sessions. We only recorded it a few times to capture its spontaneous vibe, and we can’t wait to share the energy with our listeners.”
The video features live footage from their recent show supporting British band All The Young in Copenhagen. It encapsulates the electrifying ambiance of live performance, perfectly illustrating the single’s dynamic energy.
Take a listen below.
Mansfield will be doing a number of UK shows in May. Performing with bands such as Marseille and Caper Clowns.
Photo by Jesper Ludvigsen
