Bristol-based melodic alt-indie four-piece Adult Leisure returns with their new single ‘Bad Idea’, taken from their upcoming second EP due later this year.
After previously helping to usher in Bristol’s indie boom of the 2010s, guitarist David Woolford and bassist James Laing (Moon Club), vocalist and lyricist Neil Scott (Aztecs), and drummer Nathan Searle (Towers) came together to form Adult Leisure following a thirst to create during the pandemic, formed via countless video calls during the heart of 2020’s UK lockdown.
Their critically acclaimed debut EP ‘The Weekend Ritual’ was released in December of 2022, and championed by the likes of BBC Radio 1, Variance Magazine, The Independent, and RTE which quickly saw the band embark on multiple tours throughout the UK earning a handful of rave live reviews along the way.
The follow-up to December’s The Weekend Ritual comes their latest single Bad Idea written, recorded, and produced by the band and mixed by Ollie Searle.
Bad Idea is a powerful and introspective track that explores the complicated dynamics of unhealthy relationships. With a sound that is uniquely their own, this song showcases the band’s raw talent and emotional depth. Through its danceable melody and relatable lyrics, Bad Idea delves into the painful truth that sometimes we accept unhappiness in order to maintain a sense of peace and stability. With its chanting vocals and soaring chorus, this track is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to come to terms with the complexities of love and human connection.
Reflecting on the single the band state, “Bad idea’ is an honest answer to the relationships that we lie about to keep the peace, and avoid the new and unknown. It’s an introspective yet universal song of acceptance of unhappiness. It’s a raw and honest take on the struggles we face in relationships, and it really solidifies the sound of our band. The lyrics are honest and relatable, and we hope that they will resonate with anyone who’s ever been in a similar situation. We’re really proud of this track, and we feel like it’s a great representation of who we are as a band. If our first EP was an introduction, then Bad Idea is the conversation. It concretes who we are as a group and has finely tuned influences to create a more filtered and bigger sound.”
Adult Leisure will be taking the single live around the UK throughout June on their ‘Bad Idea Tour’, which kicked off on June 16th in London.
‘Bad Idea’ is available on all major streaming platforms.
For more information on the band, including tour dates, visit:
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