Cardiff indie rock/psych band Red Telephone have unveiled their new single “What To Believe“.
The song serves as the second taste of their upcoming second album, Delay The New Day, set for release early 2025. The y have previously shared the title track.
Recorded semi-live in a short timeframe, this latest offering aims for a more cohesive sound, placing a strong emphasis on melody and lyricism written primarily in solitude by members Declan and Kieran on guitar and piano.
Delving into the complexities of conflicting narratives, ‘What To Believe’, continues the blend of melodic psych and darkwave that defined Red Telephone’s critically acclaimed debut, Hollowing Out. Originally conceived as a piano ballad by lead singer Declan, the song underwent a dramatic transformation during the band’s Cornwall recording sessions. Later, Dom (bass) and Luke (drums) radically reimagined the slow, melancholic piece into an urgent, driving rhythm. Opening with a deep, funk infused bassline groove that evolves into a celestial expanse of synths, the song captures an essence of 80s melodrama, drawing comparison to the danceable yet intellectual energy of Pet Shop Boys.
Speaking about it, Declan says:
“Lyrically it’s pretty abstract.“The lyrics came out fast and I mainly just liked the imagery… But it’s definitely got something to do with the problems that come with drowning in an ocean of information, content and conflicting narratives. Not wanting to get seduced or manipulated by things, all while searching for something to have a bit of faith in. I guess in this case, it relates to having faith in the ambitions and paths your past self sent you down. Are you still in charge or are they running you?”
Grab it here and take a listen now.
Photo Credit: Rhianedd Sion
