UK indie rock band Sunwheel have shared their brand new single “Ferris Wheels & Laser Beams“.
The band is back after a 26-year hiatus featuring the original line up of Mark Gould on vocals / percussion, Bobby Manners on lead guitar /keyboards/ harmonica / backing vocals, Andy Richardson on guitar / backing vocals, Matt Shaw on bass guitar, and John Middleton on drums / percussion.
Sunwheel formed in the heady days of the 90’s, a golden age of indie rock. Touring the university circuit and the London scene Sunwheel were well-known for their soaring ‘Verve like’ choruses and great musicianship. Fast forward to August 2024 and the original 5 members from Derby, England are back and they are raring to go with some new music as well as looking forward to performing live some of the classic Sunwheel anthems.
Ferris Wheels & Laser Beams is a song about loss, then finding love and becoming fully immersed in the whole overwhelming (but universal) experience, and power of those emotions. Composed collaboratively by the band earlier this year, the track showcases the guitarists’ distinctive riffs, complemented by pulsating rhythms and captivating vocal harmonies.
The track is a massively appealing anthem with a distinct vibe to the songs of the band’s heyday while still managing to sound fresh and exciting to a whole new audience of fans.
Get it here and take a listen below.
Sunwheel “Ferris Wheels & Laser Beams”