I don’t wanna be yours/do you wanna be mine?
Born Stranger‘s David Maddox-Jones and Raife Hacking are no strangers when it comes to creating dark, uplifting pop tunes together, and their brand new debut is on top form.
“‘Fire & The Flame’ is about the moment you realise you and your childhood sweetheart are over, you’ve grown apart. It’s got a lot of hope but there is also a sense of sadness. We feel like it’s a great introduction to the band,” tells the Northampton duo.
Co-producers, Hacking and vocalist Maddox-Jones – inspired by the likes of Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, The Weeknd and Sia – teamed with Yoad Nevo to produce ‘Fire & The Flame’, which nods towards the euphoric dance of Faithless in the 90s, and the modern electronic pop sound of M83 and Years & Years.
‘Fire & The Flame’ is out on August 19th.
Live Debut Show
September
30 – KOKO, London
Photo: Gualtiero F