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Neon Waltz
Hailing from the northern tip of mainland Scotland, Neon Waltz are a four-piece indie band with a rich, melodic sound calling to mind their '60s influenced forebears. Formed in the remote region of Caithness in early 2013, the young group patiently honed its robust sound in a shared cottage, gigging locally and recording a set of demos that drew interest from former Oasis manager Marcus Russell. The band’s debut album ‘Strange Hymns’ was released in 2017 to critical acclaim and was followed up by the ‘Bring Me To Light’ and ‘Huna’ EPs. During this time Neon Waltz toured extensively through the British Isles, selling out Glasgow’s iconic King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and supporting such artists as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Coral and DMA’s.
2023 welcomes the release of their second full length LP ‘Honey Now’, recorded primarily at Freswick Castle in collaboration with Tarek Musa (Spring King) and the legendary Edwyn Collins. The bands sophomore album showcases the grand, sweeping sound that typifies Neon Waltz and is out now on Fierce Panda Records.
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