# UK Indie Rock Stalwarts VERNONS FUTURE To Release ‘Aquaplaning’ LP

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/uk-indie-rock-stalwarts-vernons-future-to-release-aquaplaning-lp/
- Published: 2022-09-14T15:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

**UK indie rock stalwarts Vernons Future to release ‘Aquaplaning’ LP. Preview the
lead track ‘Call To Arms’**

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**Photo by Andy Harding**

_“A perfect collision of pop and rock, the band conveys beguiling charm, groove 
and melody, along with accessible sonics… a rock anthem that will get your blood
flowing and delight your ear buds” ~ _**Amplify Music Magazine**

**_aquaplane /ˈakwəpleɪn / verb / gerund or present participle: aquaplaning / (of
a vehicle) slide uncontrollably on a wet surface. _**

UK indie rock veterans [**Vernons Future**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.vernonsfuture.co.uk&umid=03c89b4a-8caf-42bc-b402-67b5ba32a6f8&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-1038cd44ee7513cbeeb6f673cd1a858ad7f95a23)****
will be releasing their new album [**‘Aquaplaning’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fvernonsfuture.bandcamp.com%2falbum%2faquaplaning&umid=03c89b4a-8caf-42bc-b402-67b5ba32a6f8&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-c1b6225d135b2cab0f3f5ee937132aab42541b8e)
in early October, using the lead-time wisely by previewing lead track[ **‘Call To Arms’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fyoutu.be%2f2qpNxW3m%5fn0&umid=03c89b4a-8caf-42bc-b402-67b5ba32a6f8&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-8dd87e443028f3f7f5c623789a5713693928a132).
Perhaps their most overtly (small ‘p’) political song, it’s also a plea to save 
the planet. 

“It’s a challenge to all of us to open our eyes to the climate emergency, to join
together to drive meaningful change to save the planet,” says frontman **Simon Burchill**.

Formed in Liverpool in the 1980s and originally known as **The Vernons**, the band
toured the UK and also released the album** **[**‘Smithdown Road’** ](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fvernonsfuture.bandcamp.com%2falbum%2fsmithdown%2droad&umid=03c89b4a-8caf-42bc-b402-67b5ba32a6f8&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-0947347eecd78d9278406958bc32ae490aa4e059)
in 1990 via the **Probe Plus** label, touted by **Melody Maker** as “a fine debut…
in love with pop at its most unassuming and most charming”.

Call To Arms (lyric video)

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Watch this video on YouTube

In 2015, the band reincarnated as Vernons Future with original members **Simon Burchill,
Andy Harding, Jon Fiber** and **Tom Le Bas**, joined by Simon’s school friend **
Simon ‘Hoops’ Hooper**.

Effectively their second album, ‘Aquaplaning’ is essentially a compilation of the
band’s singles from late 2019 onward, plus two new songs. Now split between Oxford
and London, the band’s music puts a distinctive twist on the poppier end of the 
indie spectrum.

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As part of their ongoing quest to write the perfect 3-minute indie pop song, Vernons
Future uses their classic vox/ guitar/ keys/ bass/ drums setup to hone accessible
earworm indie tunes with a particular sense of humour and good hooks.

“When we started playing together again in 2015, we weren’t sure if we would get
to play gigs or release any music, so the last seven years have been a majorly fun
surprise! We absolutely love playing live, and are lucky enough to be playing more
gigs now. It’s quite amazing to be able to release our songs too. When we first 
played together back in the 80’s, streaming (and the internet!) wasn’t a thing. 
Our first album came out on vinyl and cassette, but was too early for CDs. So we’re
buzzing to release our new album on CD,” says **Andy Harding.**

As of September 14, ‘Call To Arms’ is available via [**Bandcamp**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fvernonsfuture.bandcamp.com%2falbum%2faquaplaning&umid=03c89b4a-8caf-42bc-b402-67b5ba32a6f8&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-c1b6225d135b2cab0f3f5ee937132aab42541b8e),
where the full ‘Aquaplaning’ LP can already be pre-ordered on CD or as a digital
download. The full ‘Aquaplaning’ album will be released on October 7. The band will
also be playing [**a handful of concerts**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.vernonsfuture.co.uk&umid=03c89b4a-8caf-42bc-b402-67b5ba32a6f8&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-1038cd44ee7513cbeeb6f673cd1a858ad7f95a23)
in September and October to celebrate the album’s release.

**CREDITS**
Simon Burchill – vocals, guitarJon Fiber – keyboards, vocalsAndy Harding–
guitarSimon ‘Hoops’ Hooper – bassTom Le Bas – drumsRecorded by Vernons Future at
their studios in London and OxfordshireMastered by Jon FiberLyrics by Simon Burchill,
except for ‘B Movie’ and ‘Seek Shelter Now’ (lyrics by Andy Harding)Music by Vernons
Future (Simon Burchill, Jon Fiber, Andy Harding, Simon Hooper, Tom Le Bas)Single
cover imagery by Alex Conchillos and PixabayAlbum cover by Andy Harding

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**TRACK LIST**
1. Call To Arms2. Just Can’t Help Myself3. Holy Joe4. Honeysuckle
Love5. Lights Have Changed6. B Movie7. Waiting At The Station8. Seek Shelter Now9.
Just Can’t Help Myself (Lazarus Mix)10. Disco Oasis (live in Leeds)

**LIVE SHOWS**
Sept. 23 – LONDON (SHOREDITCH) – Hoxton UnderbellyOct. 22 – LONDON(
CAMDEN) – Fiddler’s Elbow’Oct. 29 – BELFAST – Pavilion Bar – Ormeau Road

**FOR FANS OF:** 
XTC, Blur, Echo & The Bunnymen, Lightning Seeds, Teardrop Explodes,
Teleman, The Howl & The Hum, Real Estate, Lloyd Cole

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