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Acclaimed British Singer-Songwriter MARC VALENTINE has a bone to pick… “Skeleton Key” available October 27

Acclaimed British Singer-Songwriter Marc Valentine has a bone to pick… The charismatic British singer-songwriter-guitarist who last year released his debut solo album to critical acclaim, issues a new single, “Skeleton Key”, through Little Steven’s Wicked Cool Records – available October 27 as a limited-edition 7” and a digital download.

The b-side is an exclusive cover version of The Shirelles “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”

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“Every bit the glam-pop infused blast of rock’n’roll that we are now coming to expect from Marc Valentine…Jinx Of Finchley Road is a wonderful outpouring of bright jangling guitars, crunching rhythms, glorious melodies and sing-a-long chorus lines”- Louder Than War Magazine

Marc Valentine has a bone to pick…

Marc Valentine, the charismatic British singer-songwriter-guitarist who last year released his debut solo album to critical acclaim, issues a new single, “Skeleton Key”, through Little Steven’s Wicked Cool Records – available October 27 as a limited-edition 7” and a digital download.

Produced by Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Ryan Hamilton, The Professionals), Skeleton Key is a 3-minute 20-second blast of upbeat/downbeat powerpop – a haunting tale of emotional pursuit, with spirited guitar lines and a chorus to die for.

Pre-save “Skeleton Key” here: https://orcd.co/skeletonkey

Explains Marc: “When the idea for Skeleton Key came to me, I was imagining the colours and dialogue of a suspenseful opening scene from a late ’60s Hammer horror film. It’s a song about discovering the darker side of someone and the futile attempt to escape the emotional powers that can unlock everything – though, as usual, there’s a dash of dark humour.”

The single is backed with a cover version of The Shirelles’ “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” – a long-time favourite of Marc’s.

Available as a download and a limited-edition coloured vinyl 7” with picture sleeve, Skeleton Key unlocks the door to Marc’s forthcoming album, ‘Basement Sparks’ (due in 2024) – and, we make no bones about it, is destined to embed itself in a good number of skulls this Halloween.

Having honed his craft fronting cult pop-rockers Last Great Dreamers across four studio albums, Marc launched a solo career in 2022, his debut long-player Future Obscure picking up praise from an array of publications.

What they said about ‘Future Obscure’…
“Melody that would slay daytime radio in a saner world… 9/10” – Vive Le Rock

“Ace solo debut from the Last Great Dreamers frontman; a masterclass in melody and energy… 4/5” – Mojo

“Endlessly melodic… simultaneously touching and gloriously rambunctious” – Classic Rock

“A buoyant and joyous pop-infused blast of rock ’n’ roll” – Louder Than War

“Skeleton Key” will be available for streaming and purchase through digital platforms from 27 October. The limited-edition 7” will be sold through UK record shops, and available to order in the US and Europe via marcvalentine.co.uk and marcvalentine.bandcamp.com

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Eugene Tierney

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