Hannah North
Freelance Journalist for CLUNK and photographer. Based in London, but you can often find me in Bristol.
Bristol-based Billy Nomates releases new track ‘The Test’ ahead of her album ‘Metalhorse‘, out on 16th May
Billy Nomates, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, has announced her new album ‘Metalhorse,’ out on 16th May via Invada Records. Tor Maries promises a concept album surrounding a dilapidated funfair that represents the lawlessness of life. The lead single titled ‘The Test‘ is here. And it’s good.
This rebellious track is pumped full of drums, grungy basslines, synths, and a powerful vocal line. At points in the track sparkling piano notes create a nimble melody that propels you through the song. It takes you up and down, as though on a rollercoaster in the un-fun-fair.
The selling point for the single is really the vocals. Smooth and smokey, Billy Nomates sings with defiance until all at once the chorus erupts into beautifully full layers – kaleidoscopic over the hum of the production.
While it sounds new and exciting, the track, as well as Tor Maries herself can be described as a 21st century Billy Idol: cool, riotous, and driven. It is an alluring amuse bouche to the rest of the project.
Billy Nomates will be playing a series of live shows and in-stores in the upcoming weeks until the album’s release. Catch a ticket while you can – its sure to be a fun time.
New album ‘Metalhorse’ is out on 16th May via Invada Records.
Listen to ‘The Test’ here:
Catch Billy Nomates at the following:
Live shows:
6 March: Les Inrocks Festival, Paris, France – solo
29 March: Ritual Union Festival headline, Bristol, UK – full band
5 April: Cro Cro Land Festival headline, Croydon, London, UK – solo
Instores:
18 May: Rough Trade, Nottingham, UK
19 May: Rough Trade East, London, UK
20 May: Resident, Brighton, UK
22 May: Just Dropped In, Coventry, UK