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THE ITCH URSULA

London duo The Itch have revealed their newest single, ‘Ursula’. It’s an absolute journey of a song, lasting over seven minutes and wandering between a variety of different sounds as they pay homage to cult author Ursula K. Le Guin, using themes of suffering, fulfilment and the struggle for utopia. Musically, the track begins by introducing a variety of wobbly synth sounds and tense percussion, before revealing a conversational vocal that guides us towards various playful peaks and texturally dense moments. You can check the band out live at The Social in London on April 10th, 2024, as well as at Wide Awake Festival in May. -Dan Peeke

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