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THE RHYTHM METHOD WANDSWORTH PLAIN

South London-based duo The Rhythm Method have gained a glowing reputation for their good-humoured lyrics and infectious hooks. Following the poptastic 'Sex In The Suburbs' last month, the charismatic pair have revealed the second single from their forthcoming debut album and it might be their greatest accomplishment yet. Covering a hell of a lot of ground over its 4 minute duration, 'Wandsworth Plain' is a self-aware ode to growing up in SW18. The band explain, "’Wandsworth Plain’ is a kind of mini-epic, set over many years. It's a kitchen sink drama, set in South London, almost a spiritual update of 'Up The Junction'. A song that incorporates a lot of our collective influences; Small Faces, The Kinks, Pulp and of course Squeeze. When we found out Chris Difford was a fan, we couldn’t not get him involved." The Rhythm Method's debut album How Would You Know I Was Lonely? will be released via Moshi Moshi on the 21st of June. -Holly Mullineaux 

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