The Silver Lines have released their new EP, ‘…And The Lord Don’t Think I Can Handle It’

Birmingham alt-rockers The Silver Lines have released their second EP, ‘…And The Lord Don’t Think I Can Handle It’.

The EP, produced by David Radahd-Jones (formerly of Heaven’s Basement), follows a number of live performances, including appearances at Trans Musicales in France, New Colossus Festival in New York, and opening for The Buzzcocks.

The band explain the concept behind the release: “The Silver Lines second EP titled: ‘…And The Lord Don’t Think I Can Handle It’, is the perfect representation of TSL as a live band, it’s just as angsty and provocative as their previous records but this time more thought provoking. The lyrics still have the characteristic TSL venom only this time addressing the ‘rock star lifestyle’ but are they promoting it or offering a warning?

“The songs as a whole follow a more clearer narrative of the endless cycle everyone seems to go through from strange times to reminiscing of those sweeter softer places. The polarising cover is a deliberate shun of today’s music climate. With thousands of songs being released each day, every artist begging people to listen and sneaky methods employed to try and chart an album through the use of multiple formats of release, deluxe editions and even different vinyl colours.

“The Silver Lines felt there was a level of shamelessness and exploitation in the current landscape. If people want to listen they will but if they don’t – it’s their choice. Either way The Silver Lines won’t stop releasing music that is honest and personal to themselves. Oh and there won’t be 17 editions of each release the public must buy, well anyway not just yet…”

The EP release will be supported by a UK and European tour, covering cities in the UK, France, Spain, and Germany.

SEPTEMBER
12 Broadcast, Glasgow, UK
13 33 Oldham Street, Manchester, UK
14 BLOW Festival, Frankfurt, Germany
18 The Old Blue Last, London, UK
19 Heartbreakers, Southampton, UK
20 The Louisiana, Bristol, UK
21 O2 Institute3 Birmingham
27 La Boule Noire, Paris, France
28 Café Charbon, Nevers, France

OCTOBER
12 Cafe Indie, Scunthorpe, UK
16 Bonberenea, Pais Vasco, Spain
17 La Posada del Diable, Alcala de Henares, Spain
18 ProWeekender, Spain
19 Café del Teatre, Lleida, Spain
20 Lata de Bombillas, Zaragoza, Spain

NOVEMBER
1 Le 106, Rouen, France
2 Quai M, La Rocher Suryon, France
3 Le Ferrailleur, Nantes, France
4 Ubu, Rennes, France
8 Le Circus, Capbreton, France
9 Deus, Bordeaux, France