The Barcelona-based artist launched the music video for the new track that delves into emotionally charged themes.
Barcelona, SPAIN (November 3, 2023) - A Permanent Shadow, the musical collective around CP Fletcher aims to captivate listeners with his electrifying new single, “Brother.” This bold and intimate track officially launched on Friday, November 3rd, and promises to deliver a captivating sonic experience that showcases the artist’s unique sound and boundless creativity.
“Brother” marks a compelling expansion of A Permanent Shadow’s evolving musical catalog, skillfully merging elements of Indie-Pop and Post-Punk. Crafted around the absence of singer CP Fletcher’s brother, this single delves into emotionally charged themes that strike a chord with the artist. “Brother” creates an introspective path for listeners to walk, contemplating life-altering scenarios, nostalgic moments, and the uncertain future.
"Brother" Cover Art and Photos by Daniel Díaz.
A Permanent Shadow has been making waves in the Barcelona music scene, refining a unique sound that explores an unparalleled sonic terrain. Channeling the spirit of early 80s New Wave music, “Brother” is a catchy track enriched with captivating percussive intricacies, guaranteed to get listeners moving to the beat. CP Fletcher and his team are thrilled to share “Brother” with fans across the world. This song is a vibrant and intense experience that reflects the artist’s dedication to exploring new musical horizons.
I feel a sense of sadness for not having a brother, but I'm fortunate to have a beloved sister. I celebrate my brother’s enduring spirit, which I believe is always with me.”
- A Permanent Shadow (CP Fletcher), Alternative Artist
“Brother” is a sneak peek of A Permanent Shadow’s upcoming full-length LP, which was recorded by the usual team of CP Fletcher on vocals as well as multi-instrumentalists and producers Valentí Nieto and Albert Català. The LP will be the third record released by A Permanent Shadow and will tackle topics loosely related to dysfunctional topics on a personal and geopolitical level. Musically, the LP will feature a guitar-driven sound that strays from A Permanent Shadow’s previous releases.
About A Permanent Shadow:
A Permanent Shadow is a band for want of a better description. Its only fixture is CP Fletcher who for his recordings surrounds himself with a rotating cast of musicians and producers. Fletcher used to be a drummer in various bands that went nowhere, so at one point, inspired by David Bowie's death, he decided to form his own band as a singer. CP took his first steps as a frontman man forming a Lou Reed tribute project, The Magic and Loss Orchestra. Such is his admiration for the curmudgeon from New York that the tribute experience ended up bleeding into A Permanent Shadow via a cover of “Sword of Damocles,” originally featured on Reed’s Magic and Loss album and included on the band's first album “Songs of Loss” in a reworked form.
The band involves various collaborators, although two musicians so far feature on all recordings: Albert Català, a classically trained piano player, helps CP whip the demos into shape, while the finishing touches in the studio are usually provided by renowned producer Valentí Nieto. Both albums “Songs of Loss” (2019) and “Humdrum” (2022) as well as the EP ‘UnderCover’ (2022) and the new single were recorded with contributions from these two musicians.
