EUGENE MCGUINNESS - Releases Playful, Reflective New Single "London" - Out Now

EUGENE McGUINNESS

RELEASES PLAYFUL, REFLECTIVE NEW SINGLE:

“LONDON”

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“London” is the majestic new single from the returning Eugene McGuinness.

Adorned with sweeping string sections and lovelorn lyricism, the latest from the breakthrough talent is both a stirring paean, and playful personification of the capital.

London is where McGuinness was born and currently resides, but one he’d never really call ‘home’ - despite his deep affection for the city. Born to Irish parents, his complex relationship with London is considered in this lyrically personal - yet universal - exploration.

“You and I go back a long time // We braved the rain and bathed in sunshine // But you walk all over me sometimes” quips McGuinness here.

McGuinness' wry lyrical flair is once again flaunted in this 'widescreen romance' about displacement and uncertainty. Capturing the dichotomous nature of London - both its fun, vibrant and romantic surface; and its hard, bleak and intolerant underbelly - it’s a song that muses themes of identity and belonging, of where you come from and where you're going, in a place that can seem to be fighting against you.

Recorded at Liverpool’s Docklands Speed Shop with friend and producer Gajo Paco, its tasteful additions of cello, slide guitar and wurlitzer were also added to the mix there.

A lush, warm and cinematic new addition to Eugene McGuinness’ canon, standby for further new music very soon….

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Eugene McGuinness is an inventive songwriter and performer, known for his wry, nimble lyricism and blending retro influences with contemporary sounds to create his unique brand of off-kilter pop.

Of Irish heritage, the idiosyncratic McGuinness began crafting songs in his teens, and gained recognition with debut EP ‘The Early Learnings of Eugene McGuinness’ - released in 2007. His self-titled debut album was released in 2008 on Domino Records followed by ‘Glue’ (2009, as ‘Eugene and The Lizards’), ‘The Invitation to the Voyage’ in 2012 and ‘Chroma’ (2014). ‘Suburban Gothic’ (2018) was released independently and marked his departure from Domino Records.

McGuinness’s discography reflects his evolution as an artist - unafraid to experiment and never playing to the gallery, following a tradition of songwriters - Bob Dylan, Shane MacGowan, Randy Newman, Rufus Wainwright - with voices and interior universes that are all their own.

Returning to music in 2025, McGuinness released the affecting comeback single “Seascape” over the Summer, with further music expected soon.