Lucia & The Best Boys have released new music for the first time in three years with ‘Lonely Girl’, a track that features CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry.
Written by Lucia alongside Haydn Park-Patterson and Calum Stewart, the track explores Lucia Fairfull’s connection to rural Scotland through themes of outsiderdom and friendship.
“‘Lonely Girl is a song about finding a sense of belonging in both people and place,” explains Lucia. “I grew up in a small rural village in Scotland and as a teen who wanted to make music, I felt isolated in many ways and felt like I needed to reach far beyond my everyday surroundings for inspiration. But by the passing of time, strengthening my connection with the land and finding those rare friendships that really uplift, nurture and allow you to be yourself, I have never felt more at home.”
She adds, “When we started to record the song with Yves it became very apparent that Lauren’s voice belonged on this song, not only because it felt like a dreamy pairing but because I knew that if anyone was going to understand the meaning of this song that is so deep rooted in where I come from, it would be Lauren.”
Lauren Mayberry says of the collaboration, “It feels like Lucia and I really should have crossed paths before now but somehow it didn’t happen until the end of last year. We were introduced by our mutual friend Yves – an incredible person and the producer she’s been working with. He mentioned having been in Glasgow working with a Scottish artist which made my ears perk up and I was happy to learn that it was Lucia & The Best Boys, because I love her, and could see his approach really working with her style. It’s been so exciting to watch her get recognition in the Scottish and wider British music scene in the last few years. Lucia has such a singular vision and really knows what she wants to create, and that’s a really inspiring energy to be around. Plus for once I didn’t have to alter my accent to blend in with another singer — our Celtic vowel sounds were perfectly aligned.”
‘Lonely Girl’ is released ahead of Lucia’s series of UK shows in May. The dates read:
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21 Islington Academy, London
22 Manchester Academy 2
29 Glasgow Barrowland
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